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Is this an Asian jumping worm?

I keep finding these worms in a few beds. They don't thrash around like the videos I've seen, but they sure look like the photos. I got an insect app, and it's telling me they're red wigglers, but they don't look like any of the other example photos of them. My husband is convinced they are the Asian ones because they don't thrash. I'm having a break over this worrying my soil is being destroyed.

u/AsherahBeloved — 11 days ago
▲ 9 r/JumpingWorm+1 crossposts

👋Welcome to r/JumpingWorm - Introduce Yourself and Read First!

Hey everyone! I'm u/FrostyAlbertan, a founding moderator of r/JumpingWorm.
This is our new home for all things related to Asian jumping worms. We're excited to have you join us!

If you’re wondering if it is, ask here and someone will help you identify them.

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u/FrostyAlbertan — 12 days ago
▲ 20 r/JumpingWorm+1 crossposts

Are these Asian jumping worms?

It doesn't really look like what Google describe but as you can see, they made my soil look like coffee grounds, there's many of them inside my potted apple tree.

u/FrostyAlbertan — 12 days ago
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Asian Jumper in my outdoor compost

Notice the flush clitellum and the way it slithers. They are also much more muscular and firm compared to European earthworms. They don’t always have to jump.

u/FrostyAlbertan — 12 days ago
▲ 30 r/Albertagardening

Can you share some photos of your veg/flower gardens in the comments?

I am insanely jealous of southern gardeners whose gardens are overflowing. I need some encouragement that I’m not woefully behind, and that I haven’t somehow destroyed my garden bed.

It’s my first year with my new raised bed, last year was a bust as most things didn’t grow.

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u/FrostyAlbertan — 20 days ago
▲ 5 r/Vermiculture

Mushroom Mess?

I have about 300-500 worms in a formerly established box I made, which has a surface area of about 1 square foot

I had a bunch of culinary mushrooms that went moldy, so I blended them up with some carrots and coffee grounds. Took 1-2 cups of that mush, and mixed it with 5-6 cups of shredded paper to half the bin, then covered that with damp (but fluffy) shredded paper.

I’m worried that I just overfed them, especially since they still have a watermelon rind from the weekend. The mushroom slop didn’t seem matted, it looked like they would be able to easily work through it.

Do you think it’ll be okay? How long should I wait to feed them again?

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u/FrostyAlbertan — 25 days ago
▲ 12 r/JumpingWorm+1 crossposts

Ajw

So this is the second worm that looked like this I found in my bin. I read from someone else that their mouth is huge and an indicator that it is the ajw. Anyone care to confirm? Tried getting the mouth on video.

u/FrostyAlbertan — 12 days ago
▲ 43 r/lesbianfashionadvice

Where do I find this style of pants, and what are they called?

I’m a bit heavier, 5’7 and 200 lbs, and I’m thinking they will suit my body type

u/FrostyAlbertan — 1 month ago
▲ 7 r/Espalier

First attempt at espaliering

I’m open to feedback

I know I need to top it, but am not sure how far down

And I have to cut the two bottom right branches that still have 2 branches, I just don’t know which ones I should do.

u/FrostyAlbertan — 1 month ago
▲ 5 r/arborists

Will it live much longer? Estimated cost of removal?

Leaves get trapped in the cavity, and the chunk that has been cut feels a little crumbly on the edges, but solid through most of it.

Also, if we got it removed, what is the estimated cost of removal? We have a tricky backyard to access

u/FrostyAlbertan — 2 months ago
▲ 2 r/askaplumber

Extend garden tap higher

Is there a way I can extend the garden tap higher?

It’s in a tight spot and difficult to turn on.

We don’t have easy access to get under the deck

u/FrostyAlbertan — 2 months ago
▲ 106 r/Raisedbed

Finished & Filled

We ended up doing an emergency run to Canadian tire to get 500 L more soil, and half a yard of , we finally finished and filled out new raised bed.

Every project always takes me 40% more time, money, and material than I expected.

I think we’ll end up putting some boards on the front to hide where the corners meet, then put a ledge on top.

u/FrostyAlbertan — 2 months ago