Live Composting Worms for Wormeries & Compost Bins – Tiger Worms & Dendrobaena

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Choose the right amount for your setup

Not sure? Go for 500g — it’s the right starting point for most home wormeries.

Which amount do I need? Top up an existing wormery → 250g–500g Starting a new wormery → 500g (most common choice) Large bin, hungry worms or faster results → 1kg+
Live delivery guaranteed — packed fresh on our Herefordshire farm
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Turn your food waste into rich, living compost — quickly, reliably, and without guesswork.

These are not just worms.

These are Wiggly Worms — carefully selected, packed fresh on our Herefordshire farm, and used in real composting systems every day.

A proven mix of Tiger Worms (Eisenia fetida) and Dendrobaena (Dendrobaena veneta), ready to establish fast, process waste efficiently, and produce nutrient-rich compost and natural liquid feed.

Fully guaranteed to arrive in tip-top condition and ready to get to work.

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Vermicompost (“Black Gold”)
Fine, crumbly compost rich in beneficial microbes for pots, veg beds and borders

Leachate (liquid fertiliser)
Drain and dilute 10:1 before applying to soil

Compost Tea (optional)
Aerated extract from mature compost for fast microbial action

Top-up an existing wormery
250g–500g (around 400–1,000 worms)

Start a new household wormery
500g (around 800–1,000 worms)

Large bin or community composter
1kg (around 1,600–2,000 worms)

Garden compost heap
About 1kg per m² of active surface

Sold by weight – worm size varies seasonally

Prepare a moist, neutral bedding layer (coir or paper/cardboard)

Tip in your new worms with the travel bedding

Cover with a Moisture Mat or damp newspaper

Feed small, regular portions of chopped fruit and veg waste

Drain any liquid weekly and dilute before using on soil

Wiggly Tip: Little and often beats heap and hope

🥕 IDEAL FEEDING MATERIAL

✔ Fruit and veg peelings
✔ Teabags (no plastic), coffee grounds
✔ Chopped card and paper
✔ Crushed eggshells

Avoid oily food, meat, fish, dairy, citrus in bulk, and pet waste

For faster results, pre-treat waste with Bokashi and feed in small layers

Ensure your bin is damp (wrung-out sponge level)

Keep shaded but ventilated

Ideal temperature: 10–25 °C

If too wet, add dry paper or card
If too dry, mist lightly

Drain leachate weekly — dilute at least 10:1 before applying to soil

Harvest compost when dark and crumbly (3–6 months depending on feed)

A thriving wormery is sweet-smelling, never sour

🧬 THE PERFECT SPECIES MIX

Tiger Worm / Brandling Worm (Eisenia fetida)
Small, red-banded, fast-breeding compost worm found in manure heaps and compost piles. Known for rapid composting and high tolerance to organic acids.

Dendrobaena / Red Worm (Dendrobaena veneta)
Larger, tougher species found in woodland litter and manure layers. Highly adaptable to temperature and pH changes, providing long-term stability.

Together, these worms form the ideal composting partnership — fast, resilient, and endlessly productive.

  • 💡 WIGGLY TIPS

    Always include bedding when setting up — helps worms settle quickly

    Feed from one side so worms migrate steadily

    Rotate zones to keep oxygen high

    Protect from frost in winter

  • 🌍 ECOLOGICAL NOTE

    Both species are surface-dwelling (epigeic) worms that rarely burrow deeper than a few inches.

    Unlike:

    Endogeic worms – soil dwellers
    Anecic worms – deep burrowers like lobworms

    This is why they are ideal for wormeries and compost systems.

  • ♻️ SUSTAINABILITY & PACKAGING

    Packed in breathable compostable bags with moist bedding

    Packaging is recyclable and minimal

    Bedding goes straight into your wormery

    We minimise materials wherever possible

  • 🤝 LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE

    Healthy worms, sent fresh and ready to wriggle into action.

    Fully guaranteed to arrive in tip-top condition.

    If there are any issues, we will replace them.

🚜 FROM OUR FARM

At Lower Blakemere Farm in Herefordshire, we’ve been working with composting worms for decades.

They are a core part of how we farm — turning waste into living soil and improving the health of our land.

We don’t just sell worms.

We use them, test them, and rely on them every day.

Your worms are packed fresh on our farm, carefully handled, and sent with the experience of over 30 years of composting behind them.

When you buy Wiggly Worms, you’re buying more than a box of worms — you’re buying a system that works.

❓ FAQs

  • Does bedding come with the worms?

    Does bedding come with the worms?
    They are packed with moist bedding, but adding coir improves setup

  • Are they bred on your farm?

    No — sourced from trusted suppliers and packed fresh on our farm

  • How soon should I set them up?

    Within 24 hours is ideal

  • Can I use them in a compost heap?

    Yes, provided moisture and structure are maintained

  • What if they arrive damaged?


    Covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee

The Wiggly Story: Bringing Your Garden to Life.

Nestled in the heart of rural Herefordshire, within The Duchy of Cornwall estate lies Lower Blakemere Farm – the cherished home of Wiggly Wigglers and founder, Heather Gorringe. From its humble beginnings on Heather’s kitchen table over 30 years ago, our small but dedicated team is working hard on a legacy of sustainability and regeneration. Our farm isn’t merely a plot of land; it’s a dynamic hub where we’re aiming to balance food production with biodiversity and since we started our regenerative journey there’s a real focus on improving soil health and sustainability. Beyond our own endeavours, we’re passionate about sharing best practices and developing products designed to Bring your Garden to life.

Wiggly Wigglers Delivery Information

Standard Delivery (£4.95)

  • 2-5 working days.
  • Mainland Britain.
  • Royal Mail or Parcelforce.

Next Day Delivery (£7.95) – Mainland Britain Only

If you need a guaranteed Next Day delivery then please choose the Next Day delivery option. Please note there are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. You must order before 3pm for your order to be sent to arrive the following working day. If you order after 3pm then your order will be shipped on the next working day.

Delivery Charges for Remote Areas

If your order contains JUST live worms and is under 2 kilos - whether that’s composting worms, wax worms or mealworms you will have the option in the checkout to choose standard delivery at £4.95. This is because we can use Royal Mail for this service.

Otherwise you will see the extra cost options for a courier to deliver your package – please note there is no guaranteed next day service to these areas so please allow extra time and track your package for information.

For Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight the charge is £10.95

(Postcodes AB37-38 AB41-56 FK 17-21 IV1- 40 IV52-54 IV63 KW1-14 PA21-40 PA80 PH15-50 IM1-9 IM86-87 IM99 PO30-41)

For Scottish Islands, Outer Hebrides, Kilmarnock area, Paisley area, Chanel Islands and Northern Ireland the charge is £15.95

(Postcodes HS1-9 IV41-56 KA27-28 KW15-17 PA20 PA41-78 PH42-44 ZE1-3 BT1-99 JE1-5 GY1-10)

All orders ship from Herefordshire, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays).

For questions, email wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk.

Team Wiggly 🪱

At Wiggly Wigglers, it’s not just about sales (though we appreciate your orders and support for the farm!).

We’re here to offer a range of sustainable solutions that add fun to composting, boost biodiversity, and make bring your home and garden to life, whilst making the world just a little bit greener.

  • Trusted: We’ve been here for over 30 years, with over 100,000 orders shipped.
  • Try our products: We have a risk free 60 Day No Quibble Returns policy.
  • Great Value: Buy Direct - we grow, mix, pack and ship direct from our farm in Herefordshire.

We’re here to help. Check through our frequently asked questions, and feel free to email wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk or send a chat message if there’s anything we haven’t covered.

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What our customers say

Brilliant live worms and great service! I ordered a batch of live composting worms for my new wormery, and they arrived in perfect condition — lively, healthy, and ready to get to work straight away. The packaging was eco-friendly, and the team even included a little guide on how to settle them in. My kitchen scraps are disappearing fast, and I’ve already started harvesting my first bit of worm compost. Couldn’t be happier!
Sarah M.
Fantastic bokashi composting advice As a complete beginner to bokashi composting, I really appreciated how helpful the team were. They answered all my questions quickly and gave me simple, clear instructions to get started. The bokashi bran is top quality and smells fresh and pleasant. After just a few weeks, I’ve turned my kitchen waste into brilliant compost-ready material with no odour or mess. Highly recommended!
James T.
Top-notch British birdseed mix The British birdseed from Wigglys is superb. It attracts a lovely variety of garden birds — robins, finches, and even a pair of goldfinches have started visiting regularly. You can tell it’s a quality mix with no fillers or dust. Delivery was quick, and everything was packaged sustainably. It’s become my go-to source for bird feed!
Emma K.

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