Uncle Jim's Worm Farm

Spring Grove, PA United States

Retail

Uncle Jim's Worm Farm specializes in vermicomposting, the process of utilizing worms to convert raw fruits and vegetables into earthy compost for gardening and other uses. Uncle Jim's recommends the use of red worms in composting because these worms thrive in composting bins. They break down materials quickly, and they live comfortably in Fahrenheit temperatures between 55 and 77 degrees. Other worms, such as nightcrawlers, should not be used in worm bins as they require much cooler temperatures and may die in a composting bin. Once you've set up your worm bin, red worms will break apart food scraps and the bin's bedding in 12-16 weeks, leaving behind a dark-colored fertilizer rich in