{"product_id":"pure-red-wiggler-worms","title":"Pure Red Wiggler Composting Worms (SC)","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePure Red Wiggler Worms (Eisenia fetida) — Live, Healthy, Ship-Ready\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Wigglers are the gold standard of composting worms — and for good reason. These are \u003cstrong\u003e100% pure Eisenia fetida\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no mixed species, no fillers, and no compromises. If you've ever bought worms that didn't perform in your bin, species purity is likely why. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/composting-worms\"\u003eBrowse all composting worms\u003c\/a\u003e to compare species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Pure Matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lot of worm suppliers ship mixed-species blends or mislabeled stock. Pure Red Wigglers breed faster, process waste more efficiently, and produce richer castings than mixed lots. When you buy pure, you build a thriving colony — not a guessing game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat Red Wigglers Do Best\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreak down kitchen scraps, cardboard, paper, and organic waste into finished vermicompost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReproduce quickly in a well-managed bin — your colony grows with your operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrive in a wide temperature range (tolerant from 40°F to 90°F, optimal 55°F–77°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduce nutrient-dense castings that improve soil structure and microbial activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You're Getting\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBed-run worms — a healthy mix of adults, juveniles, and cocoons — sourced from an established, high-volume worm farm. Packed carefully for live arrival and shipped Monday through Wednesday to minimize time in transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 1\/4 lb, 1 lb, and 2 lb quantities. Whether you're starting your first bin or scaling an existing operation, we have the size you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot sure how many worms to order?\u003c\/strong\u003e A good rule of thumb: one pound of Red Wigglers can process roughly half a pound of food waste per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed your growing colony with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/urban-worm-chow\"\u003eUrban Worm Chow\u003c\/a\u003e to accelerate growth and biomass. Need bedding and a thermometer too? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/worm-bin-starter-bundle\"\u003eWorm Bin Starter Bundle\u003c\/a\u003e has everything to get set up in one order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meme's Worms","offers":[{"title":"1\/4 lb","offer_id":44418550431997,"sku":"sku-43570991267971","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 lb","offer_id":44191131369725,"sku":"sku-43348217856131","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 lbs","offer_id":44191131435261,"sku":"sku-43348217888899","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/8427\/2381\/files\/IMG_3877_0e71e7eb-8750-40a6-82f3-c743436cbdfd.jpg?v=1698212873","url":"https:\/\/www.livingwatershomestead.com\/products\/pure-red-wiggler-worms","provider":"Living Waters Homestead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}