Our Garden Worms, specifically Lumbricus terrestris, are natural soil architects and vital for any gardening project, from large-scale landscaping to nurturing small garden plots and raised beds.

Wiggly Tip: When setting up a raised bed, incorporating a mix of garden worms and composting worms can significantly enhance soil health. We recommend starting with about 50 garden worms and 250g of composting worms for an average-sized raised bed.

Lumbricus terrestris has been extensively studied by Charles Darwin, who noted their remarkable ability to enhance soil conditions over his 60-year study. These worms act as a natural micro-plough within the soil, not only enhancing the structure and nutrient levels but also aiding in the decomposition process which is crucial for plant health.

Environmental Impact

In gardens, especially new housing estates where construction may have degraded soil quality, reintroducing garden worms helps restore the natural ecosystem. These worms are particularly effective in improving the soil from the bottom up, encouraging the presence of wildlife such as birds and hedgehogs. They are deep burrowing so work the soil from the surface down to around 2 metres.

Instructions for Use

When your worms arrive, it is important to keep them cool and introduce the worms to your garden within 48 hours. For best results, dig a small hole approximately the size of a golf ball every square meter, and place 5-8 worms in each. Cover them gently with soil. Early morning is the optimal time for this activity to protect the worms from predators and ensure they adapt quickly to their new environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many worms do I need for my garden? A: For general garden use, 100 worms per 10 square metres is recommended. For raised beds, start with about 50 garden worms and 250g of composting worms.

Q: What are the benefits of adding worms to raised beds? A: Worms enhance soil structure, promote nutrient cycling, and improve drainage and aeration, making them ideal for raised beds with new soil and compost.

Q: How do worms help in large garden projects like the Eden Project? A: Worms improve the soil by aerating it and increasing fertility, which is crucial for sustaining large-scale plantings and ensuring long-term growth.

Please note these earthworms / earth worms are native to the UK but they are produced in Canada for a Worldwide (HUGE) market that is mostly fishing. Most of them come into Europe on a ship but some are airfreighted if there is space on a passenger plane so this carbon footprint can be borne in mind when you purchase.) 

In terms of safety and pathogens the worms are our native species of Lumbricus Terrestris and the reason they are harvested in Canada in Ontario is because when we exported them over there many many years ago they loved the Ontario soil and the crops they grow out there and thrived and unlike here do not have natural predators.

The worms go through the Canadian system for health certificates and then they are put into a sterile carrier which and are fully tested and certified for plant health and via Defra.