Fresh premium quality worm eggs

Since 2010, Rocky Mountain Worm Co. has successfully hand-harvested fresh African Nightcrawler cocoons from a selected stock of breeding worms. We’re pretty excited about our worm eggs colonizing soil in 49 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

What Exactly is a Worm Cocoon?

African Nightcrawler Worm Cocoons are very small (~1/8″ in diameter, or about the height of two stacked quarters) and shaped like a lemon. Cocoons result from earthworms reproduction, and serve as a miniature incubation pod for the development and protection of embryonic worms. Each cocoon may hatch anywhere from 2 – 7 worms.

Known to have a rapid life-cycle (cocoon to maturity), African Nightcrawlers (E. eugeniae) reach sexual maturity quickly compared to many other species, and will eagerly continue the ‘cycle of life’ by laying “eggs” of their own. See the table below for more information on ANC cocoons.

Benefits of Using Earthworm Cocoons

Worms that hatch from cocoons in their future soil environments experience less “shock” than worms removed and transferred from their “home turf”, and then introduced in to new environments. Plus:

Easy to use: Beginner to guru, learning how to use worm cocoons is simple!
Economical: Spreading worm eggs is the most efficient and effective way you can increase the earthworm population for improved soil health!
Save on Shipping: Cocoons weight less, are easier to ship, and go through less “stress” from traveling, than shipping live worms!

Buy worm cocoons direct from the source: Shop online with nationwide shipping or In-Person at Rocky Mountain Organic Supply in Colorado Springs.

What’s the Trade-off with Cocoons

The question usually goes something like this:

Should I start with live worms and buy African Nightcrawlers, or is it better to use worm cocoons?

While an excellent option for budget conscious growers and anyone who simply takes pride in being the ultimate do-it-yourself organic gardener, starting off with cocoons is a longer-term strategy for improving soil health, than if using live worms.

We recommend starting with cocoons if you’re able to plan ahead early, and built-in enough time for the worms to hatch, grow and start reproducing. When scheduling your project time-frame, be sure to consider your soil and weather conditions with the information in the table below.

Top 5 Reasons to Get Your Nightcrawler Cocoons from Rocky Mountain Organic Supply

Save Money

Sustainably populate your soil, compost bin, or compost pile by hatching healthy African Nightcrawlers from our ready to use, premium worm eggs

Use What We Use

We only sell what we use ourselves. Your eggs come from the same breeders we use to repopulate our worm farm
Save Time

Receive your cocoons in a convenient, “ready-to-use” form that will simplify application. Printed instructions included!

Get ’em Fresh

ALL worm cocoons/eggs are freshly harvested, unwashed, and get shipped once every two weeks

Tune-in with Nature

ANC cocoons get laid in all natural, organic soil free of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

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Important: Take note of our shipping information prior to ordering cocoons.

Cocoon Specifications:

Your cocoons will arrive in their natural state surrounded by soil. They are unwashed and difficult to see from the dirt particles sticking to them.

NOTE: All cocoons are fresh from our recent harvest!

• Shipping Frequency: Every 2 weeks
• Worms hatched per cocoon: 2 – 7
• Approx. Diameter: 1/8”
• Egg Shape/Color: Oval, Pointed ends/Opaque
• Hatch Temperature: 70℉ (21℃)
• Referred to as: worm cocoons/worm eggs

Buy worm cocoons direct from the source: Shop online with nationwide shipping, or In-Person at Rocky Mountain Organic Supply in Colorado Springs.

FAQ’s about Worm Cocoons

Learn more by checking out these other FAQs:

How do you use worm cocoons?

You’ll love how simple and easy it is to use worm cocoons.

What is the best time of year to spread worm cocoons?

Best seasons for applying worm eggs:

• Late Spring
• Summer
• Early Autumn/Fall

While you can successfully apply worm cocoons anytime of the year, we strongly recommend waiting until nighttime temperatures are above 32*F (above freezing) AND after your soil has been tilled or cultivated prior to spreading them over land.

How long will it take eggs to hatch baby worms?

Once soil temperatures reach 70*F, your cocoons will hatch within 2-3 weeks.

Populate your soil with healthy African Nightcrawlers by using Cocoons (worm eggs) from Rocky Mountain Organic Supply!

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