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How worms reproduce can be a little bit difficult for some people to wrap their heads around. After all, who's ever seen a worm get it on and give birth?

But don't worry, we're here to make things easy for you. So let's start with the basics: how do worms reproduce? What does the cocoon look like? How many babies do they have? We'll answer these questions and more in this blog post!

Also, just in case you are looking to buy castings in a large quantity, as in, per ton, we have pricing information for that here.

Worms Are Hermaphrodites

Worms are hermaphrodites, which means that they have both male and female reproductive organs. When worms reproduce, the males will release sperm into a worm's body through one of its two male genitalia (an "accessory phallus"). The females then lay eggs before dying off.

By the way, if you are not sure if worm castings are healthy for your lawn, learn about that here. 

Worm cocoons are white and can be found inside a worm's body. They usually consist of three to five eggs, but the number varies depending on how many worms there are around. These egg-filled cocoons will then hatch into baby worms after one week, which is an incredible feat for such small creatures!

The cocoons will hatch into baby worms after seven to ten days. The worm's body is white and has a long shape that tapers at one end. These fertilized eggs come out of the female's reproductive system before being laid in the soil, where they will then hatch.

Adult Worms Can Lay Up To 1,000 Eggs A Day

When worms reproduce, they release eggs from their reproductive system. These eggs are oval-shaped and yellow. They're often found on the soil surface where other organisms can reach them before being eaten or suffocated by debris!

The Cocoons Can Contain Up To 500 Eggs

Adult female worms have a cocoon that contains up to five hundred eggs. The cocoons are brown and can be found on the soil surface or near plants.

How Many Baby Worms Can A Cocoon Produce?

One worm's mature egg can produce up to one thousand baby worms, but this depends on how many helpers (fecal pellets) there are for food!

Do Worms Die After Mating?

After mating, the worm will die because its body becomes too full of fluid from all those new eggs it's carrying around inside itself.

Worm Reproduction For Farmers And Gardeners

Why is worm reproduction important for farmers and gardeners? Worms are vitally crucial for farmers and gardeners because they do the job of breaking down organic debris, like dead plants or animal waste.

What Happens After Babies Are Born

What happens after worms are born? The worm cocoon will stay near plants or on the surface of the soil. Then, after a few weeks, you'll notice baby worms coming out from underneath it!

It's essential to know how worms reproduce because they play a significant role in our ecosystems.

Worms are an essential part of the food chain because they produce many nutrients and organic matter that's needed by plants, animals, and humans alike.

It is easy to see how worm reproduction benefits humans in two ways: we get more worms that loosen up the soil to hold water better, which prevents floods from happening, and those soft piles of dirt also happen to be perfect places for seedlings to grow!

Grow Bigger Plants with Simple Grow

Do you wish your plants would grow bigger? Was your garden less than it should've been last year?

If you're tired of growing puny vegetables and fruits, it's time for an upgrade...Simple Grow Worm Castings!

What are worm castings? Another term for worm manure. Why would you want to use it in your garden, raised beds, and house plants? Because it makes them grow bigger, faster and healthier...with no chemicals!

How do worm castings do this? It's like giving your plants a powerful multivitamin with everything they need to grow. Trace minerals, nutrients, and most importantly...worm castings are chock full of beneficial microbes. Why does that make a difference?

In recent years, we've learned the importance of gut bacteria for humans and know that it impacts so many different parts of our health. The same thing applies with worms. Gut bacteria from the worm's digestive tract gets into the soil from the worm castings and promotes plant health. Plants have a symbiotic relationship with the microbes from the worm's digestive tract. Plants respond to it and grow really big...really fast!

If you've never tried worm castings before, you owe it to yourself to give them a try. Instead of using traditional chemical fertilizers from the big box store, why not try fresh, certified organic worm castings this year? You'll be able to grow bigger, healthier plants that you actually can feel good about eating. 

Take advantage of our special bundle sale on 25lb bags today!

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