Pure European Nightcrawlers For Sale - Eisenia Hortensis – For Composting
Standard Worm Orders – Live Arrival Guarantee Terms
It is the customer’s responsibility to review and understand these conditions prior to placing an order. If temperatures are 90+F or higher the week of your delivery, we reserve the right to delay until temperatures get below that point.
Description
Pure European Nightcrawlers – For Composting & Organic Waste Systems
European Nightcrawlers (Eisenia hortensis) are larger composting worms ideal for processing organic waste in home or commercial composting systems. These active and resilient organisms adapt well to diverse composting environments, helping to create nutrient-rich soil amendment efficiently. FOR FISHING SIZE WORMS ORDER THE EURO'S FOR FISH BAIT SIZE.
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Species: Eisenia hortensis
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Use: Composting, worm bins, organic waste systems
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Temperature: 55°F–77°F (tolerant from 40°F–90°F)
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Note: For use in controlled composting environments only — not for release into the wild.
European Nightcrawlers – For Composting & Organic Waste Systems
Pure European Nightcrawlers For Sale - Eisenia Hortensis – For Composting
What should I do when my worms arrive?
Bring them inside as soon as possible. Open the box and the bag so they get air. They may seem a little sluggish or dehydrated after a few days in transit and that's completely normal. You can place the worms and their bedding straight into your bin and mist lightly with water.
How many worms should I order?
For a home worm bin, a good starting point is about 1 pound of worms per square foot of bin space. If you're new to composting, start smaller like a half pound or one pound until you're comfortable managing a bin. Experienced composters often go with 2 pounds of worms for every pound of daily food waste. More guide for how much worms I should purchase.
How fast will my worms ship?
We ship composting products every Monday and Tuesday using UPS Ground or USPS Priority Mail. Once shipped, orders typically arrive within 2–3 business days.
Do you ship worms year-round?
Yes, we ship every week, all year. Shipping may shift slightly around extreme heat or cold to protect the worms in transit, but orders keep moving.
I won't be home to receive my delivery, what should I do?
If you will not be home, request a “Hold at Post Office” or “UPS Access Point” to ensure the worms stay in a temperature controlled environment. We recommend letting us know before your worms ships or once your order is confirmed.
Will my worm bin smell bad?
No, not if it's set up right. A healthy bin smells like damp earth, not garbage. Overfeeding or too much moisture are the usual causes of odor, both of which are easy to fix. Check our guides.
Will my worms survive if I live far away, or if it's really hot or cold where I am?
Yes. Each order is carefully packed in breathable, insulated materials and shipped in sturdy corrugated boxes. Once dispatched, most shipments arrive within 2–3 business days in excellent condition. During extreme heat we place shipments on a short weather hold rather than risk them; in transit this protects the worms and doesn't mean your order is forgotten. You'll get a shipping update once we ship.
What happens if my worms arrive dead?
Every order is covered by our Live Delivery Guarantee. If any worms arrive dead, just email us within 2 hours of delivery with a photo or short video, and we'll make it right. It is the customer's responsibility to read our Live Delivery Guarantee to get replacement if your order is DOA.
We guarantee that all composting materials arrive in excellent condition and ready to use. If your package is damaged during delivery, contact us within 2 hours for support. Learn more.
Worm Food & Bedding
This product is rated 4.8 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 140 reviews.
Customers praised these European nightcrawlers for arriving "healthy and happy" with excellent composting efficiency. Most reported worms "arrived alive and well" even through shipping delays and heat. Shoppers noted they're "fat" and "ready for fishing" or gardens. A few mentioned worms arriving thin from travel but recovering quickly. One customer reported complete loss despite proper care.
- All of my worms arrived alive and well. They are composting EVERYTHING!
- The plumpest, most active and healthiest worms were ready to burrow into my gardens!
- Every single worm arrived live. You have a forever customer here.
Another great shipment from Meme. Well packaged, care was taken for my order and everyone arrived safe and sound and ready for their new home! Thanks Meme!!
Company with good reputation. Professionally packaged and shipped. Worms arrived alive and healthy. Excellent communication.
Absolutely the best worms excellent customer service fabulous very happy
Arrived early! Like it’s stated the worms arrive a little smaller from the trip but with the right set up they bounce back very quickly! Had them for a month and they are very active in the habitat and have gotten thick. My kids wanted to start their own worm business for composting and selling bait and these worms have brought excitement and education to not just my kids but their friends as well. Highly recommend Meme’s worms and highly recommend the 1/4 lb for starting small and getting the hang of things!
I was well pleased. They are bait size and hook ready
Nothing but great Experiences from Memes! And guess what unlike a lot of business owners she will answer your call personally and help you. Also join her worm squad and she and other members are always willing to help. Great customer service! Thank you Meme
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Thanks for the worms! Also, I would like to know since some of them are either wisps or short and skinny, what can I do to fatten them up if I want to use them for fishing? Would really be helpful as I'm newer to worms. I think I will email you also in case you don't see this!
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Ordered 5 pounds of European night crawlers not disappointed at all! They came thru a snow storm in Indiana and all appear to be alive. I have ordered 3 times from memes worms now. And will order again when needed.
Excited, they came in healthy condition and good size. I rehydrated them overnight in their shipping bedding and I'm still surprised by their size. I got a photo of 1 of the 2 pounds tunneling into their new home. It's nice to also get exactly the species I ordered, no signs of any other types.
Thank you 🪱🪱🪱🪱🪱
Awesome customer service. Received the order very fast. Can’t wait to purchase more!
We struggled getting our farm going when we received our shipment our bedding was too compacted and the worms started circling the wagons, Samantha gave us very valuable information and guidance… a month later they( the worms) are happy producing castings and averaging two cacoons per worm per week. Thanks Samantha affectionately name Meme. Signed Rick McCarty
Worms, arrive in great shape. I sure they found it a bit cool up here in Minnesota. But keeping a temp controlled heat pad on top helps. I can actually over winter my bin with lots of insulation a just a bit of extra heat.(It can get down to more than 30 below zero here in Northern Minnesota.) Thanks
I’ve ordered ENC’s from several breeders and nothing has compared to Meme’s Worms. They were sexually mature and producing cocoons immediately. It helped me know what they were really supposed to look like and what I need to produce for customers going forward. Thanks Meme!
Very positive shopping experience. Was notified of shipping and they arrived in good shape, on-time. I followed the instructions given and they adapted perfectly. All were alive when I received them. Within a couple days they were active and doing their thing. Highly recommend.
This is after 20 days. They are health and growing well.
Ordered on a Friday and they arrived on Wednesday. They were in good heath and a large amount. These are bigger and better than I had received from another vendor. I would definitely recommend Meme’s and would buy again.
Arrived in a few days and alive.
My guys arrived healthy and happy.
Thank You for the great customer service!!!
All of my worms arrived alive and well. So far they are composting EVERYTHING! Thanks so much Meme!!
They arrived doing well in this heat wave, and they are doing magnificent in their new home. Very happy with my new little guys
So far so good, they arrived in good shape and are doing well in there new home
Thanks a lot 👍
Great. Will order again
I ordered 1/4 pound of European Night Crawlers and they arrived alive and healthy.
Lots of happy worms
Frequently Asked Questions
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What’s the difference between European Nightcrawlers and Red Wigglers?
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