Types of Composting Worms.
Generally the worms used for composting are called red worms:
Eisenia andrei/fetida or Lumbricus rubellis.
These worms are ideal for composting as they are ferocious eaters, surface dwellers and prolific breeders.
If you hear the term “red wigglers” you know your purchasing the right type of worm.
There are other types of worms that can be used:
African night crawlers:
Eudrilus eugenia, but as the name suggests, if their not happy they WILL crawl away in the night.
Gardeners friend worms:
Amynthus gracious/corticus.
Tiger worms:
Eisenia fetida.
Blues:
Perionix excavatus/spenceralia.
Garden earthworms are not suitable for composting so please leave them be in the garden so as they may tunnel deeper down in the soil to help the garden.