worms in compost

paulsm

just about to start my veg garden in pots , I have got some compost from my mother but it has loads of worms , question is will they eat my veg? or will they be harmless?

supernanny62_2

Earthworms are great for aerating the soil and necessary in a garden. they certainly won't eat your veg. Compost heaps tend to have smaller red or tiger worms which are necessary as they eat their way through stuff in the heap and in the process make compost.

MrsTinks

Earthworms = good compost They'll certainly do your veggies no harm - quite the opposite. Infact if you have a compost heap of your own try and pick some out of what you've got and bung them in there they'll help it along beautifully

tim_n

paulsm - you're in an envious position compared to most. I've never seen a worm in mine, but they must be there because I get wonderful compost.

SAMHP_2

worms - definitely = FANTASTIC COMPOST!
Lucky you!
SAM - Bucks Master Composter (really!)