How do worms make more worms?
Red wigglers, like other earthworms, are hermaphroditic and have both sets of reproductive organs. However, two worms are still required for reproduction to take place. Worms reproduce by lining up side by side and joining the clitellums, which contain the reproductive organs, and exchange sperm. The worms then go their separate ways and secrete cocoons which contain several eggs. It will take about three weeks for a cocoon to mature and it will hatch into several baby worms. The worms will reach mature breeding age in 60-90 days and under perfect conditions can produce a cocoon every 7-10 days.
