“They seem to like our compost bins. They’re so energetic and are multiplying. “ Heather P.
Thanks for sharing your pics with us!
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Thanks From Local Senior Residence
8 Apr We were so pleased with the donation recently from TexasJumpers. We live in a Senior Residence where several people have started a Community Garden. When I asked them if they could use the best compost in the world, they looked forward to it eagerly . Now after just a week, they are seeing the difference. Thank you Kyle!
You are welcome! We are happy to help.
Worm question from Ft. Worth, TX
28 Jan
I was wondering if Texas or Alabama jumper worms are widespread enough to expect to find them outdoors. I’m considering adding some to raised beds and mulched areas, just hoping to seed from some wild ones if possible.
Tim in Ft. Worth, TX
Tim,
Yes, you can find Jumpers in North Texas. You can also find Nightcrawlers also known as dew worm or Missouri giant. Jumpers can be bin raised and the nightcrawlers require too much room to be bin raised.
You can populate almost any sized area with one Jumper starter farm with a little care and time.
Thanks,
Kyle
Stock Tank Worm Bed
8 Nov
One of the ways I raise my worms is in 100 gallon stock tanks. My preference is to start with cinder blocks and a pallet on top of that. This elevates and makes for less bending over when feeding or harvesting. The lid doesn’t have to be elaborate and can be a piece of plywood laid over the top of your bin. For a lid like the one pictured, you will want to use the metal instead of the plastic version. The reason- heat is trapped by the plastic and raises the temps in the hotter months. The metal does a far better job of reflecting the heat. There are lots of ways to skin this cat and I encourage you to put you own spin on it. Look for things you have access to already and use what you already have laying around. You’ll be surprised what you can turn into a worm bed.
Stock Tank Worm Bed
Worm Farming Heat Hacks
7 JunSummer arrived early this year and it’s August in June here in South Texas. Help your worms beat the heat with a few tips.
- Ice bottles. Partially fill plastic bottles w/ water and freeze. Add frozen bottles to your worm bins in the morning. Pick them up and re freeze overnight and repeat.
- Shade. If moving your worm bins in doors is not an option add shade cloth or move to a shady area. Especially from the afternoon sun.
- Keep moist- Add a drip line and/ or keep beds covered w/ mulch or old rug. Covering will protect worms and help keep in moisture.
- Add insulation – add more bedding and in ground beds are a couple of ways to keep things from heating up and keep your worms happier in the heat.
These are a few tips to help get your worms through the summer. Share any ideas or successful hacks you’ve come up with in your part of the world.
Texas Jumper Eggs and castings run
5 Nov
In a quick castings run we were able to render 40 gallons and 200 lbs of sifted castings. Found a bunch of egg sacs. 
Rainbow Gardens “OPENING UP MY OWN CAN OF WORMS.”
10 JunThanks to Lisa, Laura, and Rainbow Gardens. Check out “Opening up my own can of worms”.
