Fruit measures 12″ long by 4″ in diameter and is straight, cylindrical and dark greenish black in color. Flesh is greenish-white at edible stage with delicate flavor. Bush type plant is suitable for small garden. Fruit should be picked when only a few days old.
773928Squash, Dark Green Zucchini (62 days)Fruit measures 12″ long by 4″ in diameter and is straight, cylindrical and dark greenish black in color. Flesh is greenish-white at edible stage with delicate flavor. Bush type plant is suitable for small garden. Fruit should be picked when only a few days old.
1110.0020487202000 Premium Super Red European Nightcrawlers Live Composting Worms. — Free Express Shipping.. Uncle Jim’s #1 Recommended Worm.
2,000 Count Garden Glow-Up Kit
A big, wiggly crew for compost, soil, bait, and pets.
Get 2,000 live Super Red European Nightcrawlers with guaranteed live delivery, shipping included, and a free Natural Jute Fiber Worm Blanket bonus.
These hardworking worms are especially popular with indoor and outdoor composters, but they are also a smart choice for garden beds, lawn soil, fishing bait, and live pet food. If you want one worm order that can do more than one job, this is the fun one.
Guaranteedlive delivery
99%ship 2nd Day Express
Since 1973worm-raising experience
Free gift bonus
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Use coupon code FREE at checkout to claim the Natural Jute Fiber Worm Blanket with qualifying orders while supplies last. Use it to cover a compost bin, garden release zone, worm bedding, or lawn soil patch while your worms settle in.
Shipping included. Live delivery guaranteed. Uncle Jim's has been raising and shipping worms since 1973, and about 99% of worm orders ship 2nd Day Express at no added charge to customers.
The worms arrive alive, fast, and ready to work.
Live worms are not ordinary mail. Uncle Jim's packs with live arrival in mind, backs the order with guaranteed live delivery, and sends about 99% of worm orders by 2nd Day Express with no added shipping charge to customers.
Guaranteed Live DeliveryBacked by five decades of Uncle Jim's worm-shipping experience.
One worm order, many ways to use it
Composters love them first. Everyone else finds more uses.
Most customers choose European Nightcrawlers for indoor bins and outdoor compost piles because they want help turning scraps, leaves, bedding, and organic matter into worm-worked material. The bonus is that Super Reds are also useful in garden and lawn soil, easy to keep for fishing, and handy as live food for many pets.
Indoor composters
Kitchen scraps meet their match.
Add them to a prepared worm bin with damp bedding and a modest food supply. Set them on top, cover them, and let them naturally move down instead of stirring them in.
Outdoor compost piles
Drop the crew where the feast is.
Place worms on top of moist compostable material, cover them with the blanket, cardboard, newspaper, or leaves, and let them travel downward into the pile on their own.
Garden and lawn soil
Loosen, release, cover, relax.
For soil release, loosen a small 12 in. x 12 in. area, add the worms, and cover with the jute blanket or another breathable cover so they can naturally integrate.
Bait and pet food
Big, lively worms with bonus uses.
European Nightcrawlers are popular with anglers and live-food customers because they are active, useful, and easy to keep when given cool, moist bedding.
Inside the 2,000 count kit
Enough worms to start strong, not sprinkle and hope.
A 2,000-count order gives composters, gardeners, bait keepers, and pet-food customers a generous living crew with strong trust signals right in the offer.
2,000 live Super Red European Nightcrawlers
A serious starter population for indoor compost bins, outdoor piles, garden beds, lawn release areas, fishing bait, and pet food.
Free Natural Jute Fiber Worm Blanket
Use code FREE at checkout. The blanket helps keep worms covered, shaded, and protected as they move into compost, soil, or bedding.
Guaranteed live delivery
Live worms are the whole point. Uncle Jim's stands behind live arrival so customers can order with more confidence.
Expedited shipping included
Uncle Jim's has negotiated expedited service, and about 99% of worm orders ship 2nd Day Express with no added charge to customers.
A compost pile can get exciting.
Give your worms moisture, shade, bedding, and food scraps, then let them do the quiet work below the surface. That is the Uncle Jim's kind of garden entertainment.
The free blanket is not fluff. It is useful.
Use the Natural Jute Fiber Worm Blanket as a breathable cover over your bin, compost pile, or release zone. It helps keep the area darker, more protected, and more worm-friendly while they settle in.
Do this when they arrive
Open, moisten, cover, and let the worms move down naturally.
The easiest setup is also the gentlest setup. Do not dump them into dry heat, do not stir them aggressively, and do not bury them deep. Give them moisture, shade, a little food if needed, and a breathable cover.
Right away
Check the travel bag gently.
Open the package promptly and check the moisture. If the bag seems dry, add a small splash of water right away. The goal is damp, not soaked.
You may add a tiny dash of oatmeal, corn meal, or another grain-type medium as a light welcome snack. Keep it small at first so the worms can adjust without excess food heating or souring.
Garden, lawn, or soil
Make a cozy 12 in. x 12 in. landing zone.
Loosen a small area of soil about 12 inches by 12 inches. Gently dump the worms on the loosened area, then cover them with the Natural Jute Fiber Worm Blanket, cardboard, newspaper, leaves, or another breathable cover.
Do not mix them in. Let them naturally move down into their new home.
Compost bins and piles
Place them on top and cover.
For indoor composters and outdoor compost piles, add the worms to the top of prepared, moist bedding or compost material. Cover them with the jute blanket, damp cardboard, damp newspaper, or leaves.
Do not mix them through the bin or pile. They will naturally move down when the environment feels right.
Watch the worm magic
See why Super Reds are customer favorites.
If you are new to European Nightcrawlers, this quick video gives shoppers a better feel for what these worms are and why people use them for composting, gardening, bait, and more.
Choose this size when you want a noticeable starter crew instead of a tiny test handful.
Great for composters
A strong choice for indoor bins, outdoor bins, and compost piles that need a meaningful worm population.
Great for gardens and lawns
Useful for spreading small covered release zones across beds, raised gardens, or lawn soil areas.
Great for bait and pet food
Keep extras in cool, moist bedding so lively worms are ready when it is time to fish or feed.
Common questions
Before your worm crew ships
Are these mainly for composting?
Composting is the main reason many customers buy them, especially for indoor bins and outdoor compost piles. They are also useful for garden/lawn soil release, bait, and live pet food.
Is live delivery guaranteed?
Yes. Uncle Jim's offers guaranteed live delivery so customers can order live worms with confidence. Open the package promptly when it arrives and follow the included care guidance.
How fast do they ship?
About 99% of worm orders ship 2nd Day Express with no added charge to customers, thanks to Uncle Jim's negotiated expedited shipping program.
Should I mix the worms into soil or compost?
No. Place them on top of moist bedding, compost, or loosened soil, then cover them with the jute blanket, cardboard, newspaper, or leaves. Let them naturally move down.
How do I get the free blanket?
Use coupon code FREE at checkout to claim the Natural Jute Fiber Worm Blanket with qualifying orders while supplies last.
Ready for the glow-up?
Send in the worm crew.
Start with 2,000 live Super Red European Nightcrawlers, enjoy shipping included, order with guaranteed live delivery, and use code FREE for the Natural Jute Fiber Worm Blanket bonus while supplies last.
Uncle Jim’s 250 Count Red Composting Worm Mix is the easy, approachable starter size for small worm bins, classroom projects, compost experiments, garden soil helpers, fishing, and live pet food. It is enough to get started without feeling like you just invited a thousand new roommates into the house.
Ships by USPS Priority or 2 Day FedEx Shipping — $8.99.
Small order, real start
A comfortable size for new composters who want to begin without overbuying.
Composting ready
Use them in a prepared worm bin, compost pile, or moist bedding setup.
Easy to care for
Open promptly, keep them cool and moist, and follow the included instructions.
Live arrival confidence
Your worm order is backed by Uncle Jim’s 100% Guaranteed Live promise.
Why 250 worms?
Because sometimes you just need a starter crew, not a worm parade.
This is the right size for people who want to test vermicomposting, start a small indoor bin, introduce kids to composting, add life to a modest compost setup, or keep a manageable amount of worms for fishing and feeding.
First worm bin
Start small and learn the rhythm.
If you are new to worm composting, 250 worms lets you learn moisture, bedding, feeding, and bin care at a beginner-friendly pace.
Compost helpers
Turn scraps into garden gold.
Give them a proper home and these little composting workers help transform food scraps and bedding into rich worm castings over time.
Fishing and feeding
Useful beyond the compost bin.
These red composting worms are also a practical choice for trout fishing and for customers who need live worms for approved pet feeding routines.
Real worm people
Not a mystery-box worm company.
Uncle Jim’s story did not start with a generic product listing. It started with real worms, real dirt, and a family that has spent decades helping people compost, garden, fish, and feed critters the natural way.
These photos add a little proof of life to the page because customers can feel the difference between a brand with history and a page full of empty promises.
Early 1970s: young Uncle Jim already picking and selling nightcrawlers at his Waterbury, CT childhood home.
Early 2000s: Uncle Jim growing farm-raised compost worms in long windrows.
What you get
A live red composting worm mix built for real composting.
Your order may contain several compost worm species, including Eisenia fetida, Eisenia hortensis, and Perionyx excavatus. That diversity can be a good thing because different worms can work through different areas of the compost as conditions change.
250 live composting worms
A manageable starter count for small bins, compost trials, and simple garden projects.
100% Guaranteed Live
Order confidently knowing Uncle Jim’s backs your live worm shipment.
Care instructions included
You will know how to add them to your lawn, garden, composter, or worm bin.
Insect / mite free
Clean, farm-raised composting worms for a better customer experience.
Tiny workers, big job
Food scraps go in. Worm castings come out.
Red composting worms are popular because they help process kitchen scraps, bedding, and compostable material into nutrient-rich worm castings gardeners love. They are small, but when cared for properly, they can become a hard-working part of your composting routine.
Keep the bedding moist, avoid extremes of heat and cold, feed lightly at first, and let your worms settle in before asking them to handle a buffet.
Do this when they arrive
Open, moisten, cover, and let the worms move down naturally.
The easiest setup is also the gentlest setup. Do not dump them into dry heat, do not stir them aggressively, and do not bury them deep. Give them moisture, shade, and a breathable cover.
Right away
Check the travel bag gently.
Open the package promptly and check the moisture. If the bag seems dry, add a small splash of water. The goal is damp, not soaked.
If you offer a welcome snack, keep it tiny at first so the bin does not sour or heat up.
Compost bins
Place them on top of moist bedding.
For indoor bins and outdoor compost setups, add the worms to the top of prepared, moist bedding or compost material.
Cover with damp cardboard, damp newspaper, leaves, or another breathable cover. Let them move down on their own.
Garden or soil
Make a cozy landing zone.
Choose a cool, moist, shaded area with organic matter. Loosen the area, place the worms gently, and cover them.
Do not leave them exposed in sun, heat, or dry soil.
Starter bin confidence
A small worm order is perfect when you want to do it right.
A big worm order is not always the right first step. If your bin is small, your project is new, or you are still learning how much food your system can handle, this 250-count mix gives you room to learn.
Feed lightly, watch the bedding, keep conditions damp and breathable, and let the population grow as the habitat settles.
More product details
Simple, useful, and ready for the job.
Watch the worm magic
See red composting worms in action.
If you are new to composting worms, this video helps you get a better feel for how worms support composting, gardening, and soil-building projects.
Choose this size when you want a simple, manageable starter order instead of a larger worm population.
Great for beginners
A friendly first order for people starting a small worm bin or learning vermicomposting basics.
Great for classroom projects
Small enough to manage, interesting enough to teach composting, life cycles, and soil health.
Great for bait and pet food
A practical live worm option for trout fishing or approved pet feeding routines.
Common questions
Before your little worm crew ships
Is 250 worms enough to start composting?
Yes, for a small beginner setup. A 250-count order is best for smaller bins, learning projects, and customers who want to start slow. For larger bins or faster processing, consider a larger Uncle Jim’s worm count.
Are these only red wigglers?
Your order may contain a mix of compost worm species, including red wigglers and other composting worms. Diversity is helpful because different worms can work in different layers and conditions of the compost system.
Is live delivery guaranteed?
Yes. Uncle Jim’s backs this product with a 100% Guaranteed Live promise. Open the package promptly when it arrives and follow the included care guidance.
How does shipping work?
This product ships by USPS Priority or 2 Day FedEx Shipping for $8.99, helping your live worms get to you quickly.
What should I feed them first?
Start light. Give them moist bedding, shade, and only a small amount of food at first. Once they settle in and the bin smells earthy and healthy, you can gradually feed more.
Ready to start small?
Send in the starter crew.
Start with 250 live red composting worms, follow the included instructions, and let Uncle Jim’s help you turn scraps, bedding, and curiosity into a real composting habit.
A striking mix of sunflowers in warm shades of orange, yellow, bronze and red. Multi-branched plants provide dramatic contrast as a tall border in flower and vegetable gardens. Blooms are strong-stemmed and 4-6" across, an excellent choice for cut flowers. Provide full sun and well-drained soils.
13.99425638Coriander (Cilantro) (45 Days)Plant produces very flavorful leaves. Will grow 24 inches tall, but best when picked much shorter. An indispensable ingredient in salsa and soups.
14.99425642Sunflower, Russian Mammoth (105 days)Immense single yellow flowers on heavy, tall stalks.
HEIRLOOM. Huge heads are ideal for competition at fairs.
Towering heirloom is one of the oldest, most beloved sunflower varieties. Sky-high 12' plants with huge heads are supported by great, sturdy trunks. Ready to attract pollinators and turn heads in the neighborhood. Roast grey-striped seeds for snacking or feeding wildlife throughout winter.
2189.906692000 Red Composting Worm Mix - Top Rated
Our top seller is your perfect solution for turning kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich soil! If you’re wondering where to find red worms for sale, Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm is the answer. Our worms are guaranteed to arrive alive and ready to get to work!
Our red wigglers are live worms, only 1-3 inches long and thin as a pencil lead. But don't let their size fool you – when they group together, they become a powerful force that can break down even the largest mountains of vegetable scraps. So, just let them do their thing – your garden will thank you!When you buy worms from Uncle Jim’s Worm Farm, you may receive several different compost worm species, including Eisenia fetida, eisenia hortensis, and Perionyx excavatus. But don't be alarmed! A diverse range of worm species is actually superior because they work all layers of the compost, not just the top few inches. This means you'll get a better compost faster and will have a constantly healthy compost bin.
The Power of Worm Castings for a Thriving Lawn and Garden
Why are worm castings such a great option for composting? Well, compared to average lawn soil, worm castings are:
7x richer in phosphates
5x richer in nitrogen
11x richer in potash
And the best part? This valuable substance is a result of your trash! Don’t supply local trash heaps with your waste; give it to the red wiggler worm instead! One man’s trash is a worm’s treasure.Red worms are the best gardeners on the planet and will only help out your lawn, garden or both! Reduce waste, decrease the need for earth-destroying chemicals, and increase organic production all at the same time! Whether you’re keeping them indoors or in an outdoor compost bin, you just need to provide them with the right living conditions – they’ll do the rest.
Red Wigglers: The Secret to Lush, Healthy Soil
Red wigglers are a species of earthworms commonly used in vermicomposting. These live worms have a voracious appetite for organic matter, making them highly efficient at breaking down food waste, yard waste, and other types of organic material.In short, red wigglers are the unsung heroes of composting. These earthworms are essential to creating high-quality compost to enrich your soil and nourish your plants. These are some benefits of using red worms for compost:
Efficient decomposition: Red wigglers are highly efficient at breaking down organic matter into nutrient-rich compost. They can eat their weight in food each day, and their castings are packed with beneficial microorganisms that help plants grow.
Reducing waste: Vermicomposting with red wigglers is an eco-friendly way to reduce food waste. By diverting organic waste from landfills, you're helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create a more sustainable future. Sa
ve the Earth one worm at a time.
Cost-effective: Buying red wigglers is a cost-effective way to improve soil quality. Don’t money on chemical fertilizers – create your own nutrient-rich compost with the help of these live worms instead.
Easy to use: Red wigglers are low-maintenance and require minimal attention. As long as you provide them with a suitable environment (e.g. worm food and bedding moisture, etc.), they'll happily go about their business of turning your organic waste into compost.
But don't just take our word for it – check out the reviews tab to see what our satisfied customers have to say! We pride ourselves on providing top-quality worms and excellent customer service.
Start Your Composting Journey Today
Are you ready to start vermicomposting and transform your lawn or garden? Well, your Uncle Jim’s got red wigglers for sale and they’re calling out your name! If you’re a beginner, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered with composting books that will teach you everything you need to know. So, get your worm mix today and watch your garden flourish! It’s a small step for you, but a giant step for your lawn.SHIPPING - $10.50
14.99385Pepper, California Wonder (72-75 Days), HeirloomSweet. Plants are 24 to 26 inches tall, dark green, stocky, good producer. Fruit is about 4-1/2 inches long by 3-1/2 inches in diameter, blocky, mostly 4-lobed, thick walls, glossy green becoming scarlet at maturity. The sweet and mild flavor makes it popular for home and market garden use.
154.956711000 Red Composting Worm MixLowest Priced Composting Worms on the Net (or anywhere else) Guaranteed! 2nd Day FedEx Express.
When your food scraps pile up, don’t throw them out. Get yourself some red wrigglers. They are only 1 -3 inches in length, and are about as thin as a pencil lead, but don’t call them little. When these guys group together, they become a voracious force, consuming anything in their path. Mountains of vegetable scraps wouldn’t stand a chance. The worms will break them one bite at a time. But don’t fear their powerful passion, encourage it. The food they consume gets digested, and transformed into some of the most nutritious material that lawns and gardens could grow in: worm castings!
These worm castings are 7 times richer in phosphates, 5 times richer in nitrogen, and 11 times richer in potash than the average lawn soil. This valuable substance is a result of your trash! Don’t supply local trash heaps with your waste; give it to some red wiggler worm!
By far, these guys are the best gardeners on the planet, and will only help out your lawn or garden or both! Decrease waste, decrease the need for earth-destroying chemical, and increase organic production all at the same time! These worms may be small, but provide a large service to saving the Earth! *Your Worm order may contain several different compost worm species.(Eisenia fetida, eisenia hortensis,Perionyx excavatus).
Not to worry! Diversity in worm species is superior because they work all layers of the compost not just the top few inches. Giving you a better compost faster. This also gives an advantage in that as conditions change certain species will multiply as conditions become unfavorable for another keeping you with a constantly healthy composter
Features
100% Guaranteed Live!
Instructions on how to add to lawn/garden/composter
Great Composting Worm
Excellent Trout Fishing Worm or for bait fish. Look into the European Night Crawlers for serious fishing!
Insect / Mite Free*
* We strive to maintain insect/mite free orders! However, please keep in mind it is nearly impossible to keep all living creatures out of the worm bin. Especially on the scale to which we raise our worms, both indoors and outdoors. However, orders should never be infested with any type of insect/mite, if that is the case with your order, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you.
115.95199Worm Farm BeddingThis bedding is just the right size to use with our Worm Farm Kit. The kit uses a 22x16x6 bin. Any bin similar in size will be able to use this!
13.99395Beets"Bull’s Blood"Intensely dark purple-red leaves add pizzazz to salads. Don’t disregard the deep red 2-3” roots as they make a nice table beet, steamed, boiled or grated raw on the aforementioned salad. Selected by seedsman Frank Morton.
30 Seeds - 1 Packet
(65 Days)
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