{"product_id":"european-nightcrawlers","title":"European Nightcrawlers — Live Composting Worms","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBigger Worms. Deeper Composting.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEuropean Nightcrawlers\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eEisenia hortensis\u003c\/em\u003e) are larger, hardier composting worms that excel in deeper bin setups, outdoor composting systems, and garden bed integration. They're also one of the best fishing bait worms available — making them a dual-purpose addition to any worm farm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy European Nightcrawlers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🪱 Larger body size — excellent for breaking down tougher organic material\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🪱 Thrive in deeper bins and outdoor environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🪱 More tolerant of temperature fluctuations than Red Wigglers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🪱 Premium fishing bait — great side income opportunity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e🪱 Produce rich, high-quality castings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow Many Do You Need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100 Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarter colony or bait stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e250 Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall outdoor composting setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e500 Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished bin or garden bed composting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerious composters, bait producers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2,000 Worms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge-scale operations, commercial bait supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEuro vs. Red Wigglers — What's the Difference?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Wigglers are the go-to for indoor bin composting — they're smaller, reproduce faster, and stay in the top layers. Euros are bigger, burrow deeper, handle a wider temperature range, and are preferred for outdoor composting or fishing. Want both? Try our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/composting-worm-mix\"\u003eComposting Worm Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Monday–Wednesday in insulated packaging. \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eLive Arrival Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e applies when proper shipping is selected during extreme temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEuros prefer slightly deeper bedding (6–8 inches) and slightly cooler temps than Red Wigglers. Follow our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/worm-bin-guides\"\u003eWorm Bin Guides\u003c\/a\u003e for setup instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wired Worm Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Worms","offer_id":47542427123886,"sku":null,"price":28.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Worms","offer_id":47528138113198,"sku":"WW-EN-100","price":35.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Worms","offer_id":47528138145966,"sku":"WW-EN-101","price":64.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Worms","offer_id":47528138178734,"sku":"WW-EN-102","price":84.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2000 Worms","offer_id":47528138211502,"sku":"WW-EN-103","price":124.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/6975\/4542\/files\/Euros_771b2b8d-f66d-49c6-82be-46ae6e11f523.png?v=1773675401","url":"https:\/\/wiredwormfarm.org\/products\/european-nightcrawlers","provider":"Wired Worm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}