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Can you keep garden worms?

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Created: 2022-05-29 05:09:10

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Worms are easy to care for and will multiply rapidly if left to their own devices. If you only have a few worms to keep, store them in your refrigerator. If you want to save money on bait in the long run, store the worms in a worm box outside and let them multiply.


How long can you keep worms alive?

A 32-ounce container with about 1-2 dozen worms and filled with moist compost should keep the worms healthy and active for about three weeks. Store them out of direct sunlight at a temperature between 50 and 85 degrees.

Can I keep an earthworm as a pet?

Composting worms make great pets because they are no trouble at all. Stocking a worm farm costs less than $50, but pays off in unlimited free compost for your garden. While worms are not fluffy or affectionate, they come with fewer problems than other pets.

How long do worms live in captivity?

Captive earthworms (in a worm composting bin) have been reported to live as long as 10 years! Earthworms can eat many kinds of organic matter, including dead plant materials (dead leaves and other plant debris), soil micro-organisms (protozoa, nematodes, bacteria, fungi, etc.), and the remains of larger dead animals.

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