Your worms
Earth worms are found in all parts of the world;
Like you, they also need oxygen, food and water;
The Red Wriggler (Eisenia Fetida) has the ability to process large amounts of food, and also reproduces at a rapid rate. They love darkness;
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32 – 73 Days for cocoons to hatch;
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Expected life of between 2 and 4 Years;
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Produce on average 3.8 cocoons per week;
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82% Hatch;
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Net reproductive rate per week 10.4;
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53 -76 Days time to sexual maturity;
Worms can double in population every 3 months – BUT, over population is not a concern. Your worms will migrate from one tray to another and when you start using you bottom tray as Vermicompost, some worms will wind up in your garden;
Remember: you must play a huge role in keeping your worm environment in good health;
Check up on them;
Look for: young worms, moisture conditions, earthy odour, do they have a slimy layer on their bodies, refer to setback (see worm farming 101) for detail if you find they are not happy.
Just breathe!
