Red Wigglers Blogs: Guides, Tips, Care & Composting Information

Hi, I’m Samantha—most people call me Meme—founder of Meme’s Worms, a commercial worm farm based in Valdosta, Georgia.

I raise, harvest, and ship Red Wigglers every week inside an active commercial worm operation. Everything I share about these worms comes from hands-on, real-world experience — not theory.

Red Wigglers are the gold standard of composting worms. They’re hardy, fast-working, beginner-friendly, and incredibly efficient when cared for the right way.

How to Choose the Best Composting Worms (Beginner Guide From a Commercial Worm Farmer)

The best composting worms for beginners are Red Wigglers. They live well in bins, eat fast, handle mistakes, and reproduce quickly. Most worm bin failures come from choosing the wrong worm or buyin...

Red Wigglers for Sale: What to Know Before You Buy Composting Worms

If you’re searching for red wigglers for sale, you’re probably ready to start (or restart) worm composting the right way. I run a commercial worm farm, and I hear the same story all the time:“I bou...

How to hatch Red Wiggler Cocoons

Hatching Red Wiggler Cocoons.

Nightcrawlers vs Red Wigglers - Which Worm is the Best Fit?

In the showdown between nightcrawlers and red wigglers, there is no clear winner. Both worms have their strengths and benefits, making them valuable allies in organic gardening. Nightcrawlers excel...

Top 5 Tips to Hatching Red Wiggler Cocoons

Red wiggler cocoons don’t need fixing — they need stability. In my experience, warm temperatures, proper moisture, rich microbial bedding, and minimal disturbance are what truly drive successful ha...

Double Your Composting Worms — 10 Tips That Actually Work (2025)

If you're running a vermicompost system or worm bin, you’ve likely wondered: Can I double my worm population? The short answer is yes — under ideal conditions, a healthy worm colony can double its ...

Red Wiggler Reproduction

Red Wiggler Reproduction Recognizable by its pinkish-red color, the Red Wiggler is a great microorganism for turning kitchen and yard trimmings into soil food. It is one of the most active earthw...

Caring for Red Wigglers

    Red Wigglers are among the easiest types of worms to care for. These hearty creatures can tolerate a wide range of temperature from very cold to hot which makes them perfect for year-round com...

A Guide To Compost Your Thanksgiving Day Leftovers

How to Turn Turkey Day Waste into Fertilizer Thanksgiving is almost here. Everyone knows leftovers are the most anticipated part of the holiday. But after you repurpose the meal into your deliciou...