Jumping worm or regular earth worm? - Ask Extension
My garden did. Dry poorly this summer with germination very low. I am using composted cow manure from a new source. Can you tell me if the worms in ...
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Jumping worm or regular earth worm? #852674
Asked October 09, 2023, 4:17 PM EDT
My garden did. Dry poorly this summer with germination very low. I am using composted cow manure from a new source. Can you tell me if the worms in the picture attached are th3 good ones or the bad ones.
Windsor County Vermont
Expert Response
Hello Cindy,
You will be glad to hear that your worms are unlikely to be jumping worms. There is a distinctive white band around the body of the worm that does not seem to be present from your pictures.
https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/Extension-Community-Horticulture/Resources/JumpingWormHomeOwnerGuideUVMEMG.pdf
I've attached a PDF file with some detail and also included a helpful file that will give you a lot of information.
I'm glad for your relief.
You will be glad to hear that your worms are unlikely to be jumping worms. There is a distinctive white band around the body of the worm that does not seem to be present from your pictures.
https://www.uvm.edu/sites/default/files/Extension-Community-Horticulture/Resources/JumpingWormHomeOwnerGuideUVMEMG.pdf
I've attached a PDF file with some detail and also included a helpful file that will give you a lot of information.
I'm glad for your relief.
