No, worms don’t count towards your 5 a day (so please don’t eat them) but here are 5 cool facts!
- The Latin name for the Tiger Worm is Eisenia fetida but may also be called red wigglers!
- There are 28 native UK worm species
- They love to eat your food waste, including: fruits, vegetables, bread, cakes and egg shells
- Tiger worms live 6-24 months
- Worm casts (poo) are rich in calcium, which is important for nitrogen absorption in the soil
