Cheap worms in Auckland, NZ?

Posted by Blair Firmston on February 9, 2011 at 12:39am

Hi all,

 

does anyone know of any cheap worms in Auckland (central)? I have seen some advertised for anywhere between $30-46 but as I am making my worm farm (so far it has set me back all of $25) I was trying to do it for as little as possible. Thought someone might have some spare that I could trade some summer produce for.

 

Cheers,

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  • Earl Mardle February 9, 2011 at 11:25pm
    Give me a call, I have plenty of spares 5211 721 and I live in GI
    • Rachelle McDonald > Earl Mardle March 7, 2011 at 10:41am
      .Do you have some compost worms that I could buy from you?
      I live in Panmure.
    • Gary Brown > Rachelle McDonald April 15, 2011 at 11:53pm

      A bit late to this discussion, but if you know someone with a compost pile, then you know someone with worms. They are easy to spot, they're called Tiger worms for their stripes, and easy to catch !

      A good spade full of compost from near the bottom of the pile will contain enough worms to get you started. They breed fairly quickly provided there is a good supply of food.

      There is a great quick description of the life cycle etc here- http://www.earthlydelight.co.nz/info-fascinating.htm

      Well worth a quick look.

    • Blair Firmston > Earl Mardle February 20, 2011 at 11:01pm
      Earl, I got some of the Oooby Waste Away Group (Lynn) so I won't need any more. Thanks for your help though. B
    • Blair Firmston > Earl Mardle February 14, 2011 at 9:28pm
      Thanks Earl I'll give you a call this week. Cheers,
  • Megan February 9, 2011 at 1:02am
    Hello Blair, am happy to raid my worm bin if you don't get any offers closer to home. However, by the time you pay the courier fee, it might be cheaper to by them locally (I'm in Queenstown).  Let me know how you get along.
    • Blair Firmston > Megan February 9, 2011 at 1:04am

      Thanks Megan, I'll let you know how I go. I am sure there will be some around here, probably just down the road.

  • Jacqui Knight February 9, 2011 at 12:40am

    Hi Blair - make sure they are the "right" worms (and I'm not sure what they are off the top of my head!)

     

    Jacqui

    • Blair Firmston > Jacqui Knight February 9, 2011 at 12:44am
      Thanks Jacqui. Tigers are what I need. Wow that was quick. Cheers 
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