some advice about Earthworms

[theakson]

Now I have my raised beds I want to populate them with earthworms. It seems
that, for Chicago, we should use Eisena Fetida ( aka red worm / red
wiggler). I have read that a 1 sq ft area of soil can support 25 worms.

First is the above correct.

second where can I buy earthworms in Chicago.

Thanks

Mk

[Phisherman]

On Mon, 28 Apr 2003 16:02:43 GMT, "theakson" >
wrote:

>Now I have my raised beds I want to populate them with earthworms. It seems
>that, for Chicago, we should use Eisena Fetida ( aka red worm / red
>wiggler). I have read that a 1 sq ft area of soil can support 25 worms.
>
>First is the above correct.
>
>second where can I buy earthworms in Chicago.
>
>Thanks
>
>Mk
>

At a fisherman's bait shop? Worms really like moist rotted leaves and
they will feed on most cereal grains.

[Mike S.]

I agree with Brad, start your own worm farm and use the worm castings.
I have been worm farming for a month and although I have very few
castings I have kept my worms alive which is a success to me.

Mike

[Ed G. Bowlin]

I got a pick up load of shavings n horse manure form the local stables,,,
after growing season, 4 mos later, I pitch fork turned it over, worms out
the gazook!,,, not a clue how they got there,,,but they are n I'm a happy
veggie gardener !
my 2c ed,,, siting in front of a puter, located in Sac, Ca,,, :-)

"theakson" > wrote in message
.com...
> Now I have my raised beds I want to populate them with earthworms. It
seems
> that, for Chicago, we should use Eisena Fetida ( aka red worm / red
> wiggler). I have read that a 1 sq ft area of soil can support 25 worms.
>
> First is the above correct.
>
> second where can I buy earthworms in Chicago.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mk
>
>
>
>

[Harlan Davis]

Theakson:

I liked the way you phrased the question in the chi.wanted news group better.
Absolutely cracked me up.

Go to a bait shop and ask them where they get their redworms, or better yet,
tell 'em to cut you a deal on several dozen. It'll probably cost you $10-$20,
but so what; you're loaded. When you get 'em, spread them out on some loose
soil, cover them with a thin layer of damp leaves and let 'em find their own
way to their permanent home. Don't let 'em get sunburned.

Harlan

theakson wrote:

> Now I have my raised beds I want to populate them with earthworms. It seems
> that, for Chicago, we should use Eisena Fetida ( aka red worm / red
> wiggler). I have read that a 1 sq ft area of soil can support 25 worms.
>
> First is the above correct.
>
> second where can I buy earthworms in Chicago.
>
> Thanks
>
> Mk

[Brad Isaac]

On Tue, 29 Apr 2003 21:45:14 -0500, Harlan Davis >
wrote:

>Theakson:
>
>I liked the way you phrased the question in the chi.wanted news group better.
>Absolutely cracked me up.
>
>Go to a bait shop and ask them where they get their redworms, or better yet,
>tell 'em to cut you a deal on several dozen. It'll probably cost you $10-$20,
>but so what; you're loaded. When you get 'em, spread them out on some loose
>soil, cover them with a thin layer of damp leaves and let 'em find their own
>way to their permanent home. Don't let 'em get sunburned.
>
>Harlan

Harlan is right. if you go to the bait store and tell them you want
to try "worm recycling" many times they are so facinated they will
give you a great discount on the worms.

One bait store owner was so fascinated, she showed me her personal
'dung heap' LOL that was about the size of a trailor home. She said
"dig as many worms as you want. Just let me know if your project
works."

The project obviously did, I've been at it 2+ years. I'm up to about
5000 worms from the original pound I bought back then. :)

Brad
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[theakson]

"Harlan Davis" > wrote in message
...
> Theakson:
>
> I liked the way you phrased the question in the chi.wanted news group
better.
> Absolutely cracked me up.
>

I thought this news group was a classier place than chi.wanted :-)



> Go to a bait shop and ask them where they get their redworms, or better
yet,
> tell 'em to cut you a deal on several dozen. It'll probably cost you
$10-$20,
> but so what; you're loaded. When you get 'em, spread them out on some
loose
> soil, cover them with a thin layer of damp leaves and let 'em find their
own
> way to their permanent home. Don't let 'em get sunburned.
>
> Harlan


thanks for the advice Harlan, I have a @#$%load ( see I can be
classy too ) of leaves and will consider using those.

TH