We sell locally raised red wiggler composting worms, full worm bin systems, worm tea, and worm castings. And are always available to provide advice.
Local porch pickup means no shipping delay, less heat stress, and real help if you are starting your first worm bin.
When texting, please include the pickup person's name plus your preferred pickup date and time so we can label and stage the order correctly.
Big Red Worms helps San Diego gardeners buy healthy red wiggler composting worms without waiting on shipped worms. We raise worms locally, sort orders fresh, and can help you choose a starter amount, full worm bin system, worm tea, or castings when available.
Our worms are raised locally by my kids and me here in San Diego. We sort worms when each order is placed so you get active, healthy worms instead of a random scoop.
The system is up and running — just add food scraps.
Worm tea is a nutrient-rich liquid fertilizer and microbial inoculant that supercharges plant growth. It introduces beneficial bacteria, fungi, and essential nutrients (like nitrogen and potassium) to your soil. This boosts root development, improves water retention, and helps plants naturally suppress pests and diseases.
Use it Fresh: Your worm tea is most powerful right after brewing! Use it immediately to deliver the highest concentration of active, healthy microbes straight to your garden.
•Soil Drench: Pour the tea directly into the soil at the base of your vegetables, flowers, or houseplants. It delivers microbes straight to the root zone.
•Foliar Spray: Put the tea in a spray bottle and mist the leaves of your plants (top and bottom). This coats the foliage, actively helping to deter pests and combat common fungal diseases.
•Frequency: Apply to your plants once every 1 to 2 weeks during the active spring and summer growing seasons
Currently out of stock. Text if you want to be notified when castings are available again.
Nutrient Rich: High in easily absorbable nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium.
Soil Booster: Improves soil aeration, structure, and water retention.
Microbial Shield: Adds beneficial microbes that suppress plant diseases and pests.
Gentle: Safe for all plants because it will never burn delicate root systems.
Potting Mix: Blend 1 part castings with 4 parts potting soil for indoor plants.
Top Dressing: Scratch 1–2 inches into the soil surface around existing plants.
Seed Starting: Mix 1 part castings with 3 parts seed starting mix for strong roots.
Transplanting: Place 1–2 tablespoons directly into the hole before inserting the plant.
Lawn Care: Broadcast 10 pounds per 100 square feet to rejuvenate thin grass.
Worm Bin setup:
1.) Buy or build a worm bin. I like to use 27gal Costco tote. Simply add air holes near lid ridge.
2.) Add Bedding. My favorite Bedding is shredded cardboard mixed with worm castings. I can provide the shredded cardboard for free and I can also provide you with the casting ($5/gal). I suggest starting off with 4 gallons of castings.
A.) Soak the shredded cardboard in water and wring out the excess water (shoot for damp sponge consistency)
B.) Mix castings with moist cardboard
3.) Start off with at least 1lb of worms (anything less gets tricky with feeding and will take a long time for the population to grow large enough to be productive).
A worm tower is a simple in-ground composting option for garden beds: bury a perforated pipe, add food scraps from the top, and let worms move in and out through the holes.
Vermicompost is nutrient-rich organic fertilizer made when red wigglers break down food scraps, dry leaves, and other plant waste into dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling castings.
Keep it simple: moist bedding, small buried feedings, shade, and patience.
Bedding should feel like a wrung-out sponge. If it is dry, mist it. If it is soggy, add shredded paper or cardboard.
Keep bins shaded and protected from heat. Worms do best when the bin stays cool, dark, and breathable.
Red wigglers are composting worms, not deep-soil earthworms. They do best in a mild, shaded bin. If the weather is hot, feed smaller amounts and keep the bin out of direct sun.
Pocket feeding means burying scraps in one corner or small area of the bin instead of spreading food everywhere.
Usually too much food or too much moisture. Stop feeding for a few days, bury exposed scraps, and add shredded cardboard or paper.
Bury food deeper, cover the top with dry bedding, and avoid leaving sweet scraps exposed.
Feed less and chop scraps smaller. Worms eat softened, decomposing food faster than large fresh chunks.
Check moisture, heat, and acidity. Keep the bin shaded, bedding damp but not soggy, and avoid big acidic feedings.
Text Big Red Worms to arrange local San Diego porch pickup for red wiggler composting worms.
Yes, worm tea is listed when available and worm castings are shown with current stock status. Text first to confirm availability.
A small starter amount works for a first bin, while a full worm system is easiest if you want the bin already running.
Local pickup avoids shipping delays and heat stress, which is especially helpful in San Diego warm weather.
Payment: @jeffery-veomett or cash in the mailbox.
If you are new to worms, text what you are trying to do: small kitchen bin, garden bed, worm tower, or full system. We can point you to the easiest starting option.
Red wiggler worms, composting worms, worm bins, worm tea fertilizer, and worm castings for San Diego pickup.
We are located in 92119. Porch pickup in San Diego avoids shipping delays and heat stress, which helps worms arrive active and ready for your bin.