Why The Red Wiggler?

Today there's a few composting worms used commercially, and for the home. Red Worms can consume 50% of their body weight. European Night Crawlers is a larger worm also used for composting, but does not like weather fluctuation. Red Wigglers can adapt to almost any weather, other than freezing. And can consume up to 100% of their body weight. Don't be fooled Red Worms have a different scientific name than the Red Wigglers. So I get to wondering when someone says Red Worms are the same as the Red Wigglers.

When you buy your worms, always ask if they are adults or bed run. Why? Most worm farmers sell by the pound. And there are around 300 adults to the pound, and 500- 1000 bed run. "Bed run" is all different sizes. These different types of worms are classified as litter worms. They do not like to burrow deep into the soil. They like the surface, to six inches down to eat their food.