Earth Worms in my pot?

[scotts66charger]

Can I put small earth worms that I find outside, in my potting soil to help it? I dont want to do any harm.

[Jaysittinback]

Not bad but there are ways to kill worms, by mistake. Its a commitment are you willing to feed and water accordingly. Think like a worm the right worms. a days’ reading on what they like I suggest… then make your move.
I say no point unless youre going no-till and use them for aeration and soil conditioning.

[Poseidon1]

Dont see a need unless your a die hard organic person. I mean i would rather add worm castings personally. As far as improved aeration and such, fabric pots can work wonders. Alot of different ways to the finish line.

[Skydiver]

Red wigglers seem to be more at home than European night crawlers in pots
Pot size is also a consideration the bigger the pot the easier to keep them happy.
Chemical growing I wouldn’t bother.
You have to keep the topsoil moist all the time as reds like moisture and mushy things just like in a worm bin…

Good luck

[Storm]

I have had worms in my living soil for couple of years. Used fishing worms but not canadian needing cold. I reuse the soil and they are still alive after many reuses. They eat the organics and poop out goodies. Aerate the soil. I lovem.