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Harvest Moon Worm Ranch Harvest Moon Worm Ranch Raises European Night Crawlers for Fishing or Gardens. SOLD BY THE DOZEN OR WHOLESALE DISCOUNT FOR QUANITY

02/09/2026

I’m closing the doors to Harvest Moon Worm Ranch.
I am offering it for sale.
Including all stock, bins, and equipment.
I have been doing inventory the last few days. I have thousands of crawlers in different stages of life.
715 Adult Breeders
Over 4500 Crawlers from hatching to pre adult
Over 3100 unhatched Cocoons.
I say at this point in time because it changes every day.
Breeders keep breeding and making more cocoons
Cocoons hatch every day into hatchlings.
Hatchlings and pre adults keep growing into breeders and so on.
The life cycle time line is this.
2 crawlers lock up for 12-18 hours.
In 1-2 days the very beginning of the cocoon starts forming.
3-6 days the cocoon forms and is free from the crawler
21-28 days the cocoon hatches
3-4 months the crawler is a breeding adult.
By the way. After lock up, both crawlers produce a cocoon.
A crawler will produce a cocoon every 7-10 days.
I keep a breeder bin at about 600 crawlers. That seems to be the sweet spot to produce the most cocoons. 300-400 they don’t mingle enough. Too many and they won’t breed at all because they know the population is too high for them all to survive.
I harvest the castings and cocoons from the breeder bins every 3-4 weeks.
I make a new bed of peat moss and sheaded cardboard. And grit. Then transfer the crawlers into the new bin. I always did this by hand as I didn’t want to risk injury by sifting.
I feed each breeder bin 1/4 cup of my homemade worm chow every 2-3 days. When they have ate it all.
It’s really cheap to feed them.
It’s been really fun and really interesting raising them but I’m moving on to other interests and need the room they are set up in.
Contact me if you’re interested.
It’s a cool side gig. Many different roads you can take doing this.

I have a new product to present. A lawn treatment that is Worm Castings that I blended with plant based high proteins t...
28/07/2026

I have a new product to present.
A lawn treatment that is Worm Castings that I blended with plant based high proteins that provides a pure organic NPK ratio of 3-2-1 .
I want to provide my product to property owner on lakes and rivers.
Harvest Moon Eco-Lawn Solutions is an organic alternative to harmful chemical fertilizers that cause high nitrogen runoff and leaching into our lakes and rivers feeding invasive water plants and algae blooms, some of which are toxic.

HARVEST MOON, HELPING TO SAVE OUR WATERWAYS, ON LAWN AT A TIME

Give me a call for more detailed information,
Matt 231-373-0530

03/07/2026

Harvest Moon Worm Ranch has changed directions. I failed to educate people on the power of worm castings for their soils.
I will continue to raise these European Night Crawlers and sell them for Fishing and for Gardens.
These are a great Crawler for fishing. They have great action under water. You DO NOT refrigerate them. They survive in temps between 40F and 90 F. The perfect range being 60 F to 80 F. Just put them on a shelf out of the sun at those temps and they are happy... On the boat do not put them in your cooler... just keep them out of the sun. If you dont use them all and take them home, check the moisture of their bedding. It should be damp like a rung out rag. let me know if your interested in them. Sold by the dozen or wholesale discount for quanity

11/06/2026

Greetings Worm Lovers near and far.
When I started Harvest Moon Worm Ranch, I invested in about 700 European Night Crawlers. I lost probably about 2/3 of them in no time flat. Once I got my Ranch stabilized, the magic of worm production began. I had no real business plan put together because I was not sure which direction I wanted to go. I studied hard learning everything there was to know about worm castings and all the beneficial things they do for soil. I figured gardening folks would be beating down my door to get at my castings. But in real life, not so much. So I’m not gonna offer them any longer and focus in a different direction. I had another idea of mixing castings with good top soil and sell as a lawn soil builder. As an alternative to harsh lawn chemicals. Especially near water. And we know how much water we have here right ? But I don’t think I want to invest in the equipment and materials it would take. Besides, I already retired. Why would I start a new job ? So looking over my operations, I’ve decided to start selling my crawlers to fishermen by the dozen. $5.00 per dozen. European Crawlers are just as big as Canadian Crawlers, they are more active in water, and storing them is so much easier. A Canadian Crawler you have to keep cold. At about 40°F. Or they die. European Night Crawlers have a temp tolerance of 40°F to 85°F. With the sweet spot being 60°F to 70°F. So you don’t have to keep your extra crawlers in wife’s Fridge. Making her much happier. You can keep them on a shelf in the basement or garage. Keep them out of direct sunlight.
Contact me at 231-373-0530 if interested in checking them out.
Thank you 

20/05/2026

Good Morning all Lovers of Soil...
I have had some great conversations with different folk asking me why Worm Castings are so important for soil. I have been studying the benefits of Worm Castings and their effect on soil for over 3 years now. In this, and the next few posts I will talk about what I have learned. I am very interested and amazed in this subject. Which is why I started Harvest Moon Worm Ranch in the first place. To watch it all unfold in real time. Worm Castings have dense Macronutrients they provide plants. I will talk about those in future posts. This post I want to talk about the Benefits of Soil Microbes, what they do.

Nutrient Cycling: They break down complex organic matter (like dead plants and animal waste) and convert it into simple, inorganic nutrients that plants can easily absorb.

Nitrogen Fixation: Certain specialized bacteria can take inert nitrogen gas from the atmosphere and transform it into a usable form for plants.

Soil Structure Improvement: Microbes secrete sticky substances that bind soil particles together. This creates "aggregates," which improve water drainage, aeration, and root pe*******on.

Disease Suppression: A diverse, active microbial community outcompetes harmful pathogens, protecting crops from disease.

Plant Symbiosis: Many fungi (mycorrhiza) and bacteria attach directly to plant roots. In exchange for sugars provided by the plant, they extend the root's reach to gather hard-to-access nutrients like phosphorus and water.

Phytohormone Production: Microbes produce growth-regulating hormones that promote seed germination, root elongation, and overall plant vigor.

Carbon Sequestration: Soil microbes store immense amounts of carbon in the soil, helping regulate global climate patterns.

In future posts I will break each point down and get into the nutrients provided

HAPPY GARDENING !!!!

15/05/2026

Good Evening All.
I have some very exciting news. I’ve unlocked the secret to producing Worm Casting Tea Concentrate that has a long shelf life. Up to 2 years in the right conditions. Normally you make a batch of tea you have to use it within 24 hrs. 12 hrs recommended. That’s because the Microbes within die in that amount of time. I’ve been working quietly on a process that will not only extend the life of the Microbes, but explodes the numbers of microbes before bottling.
I absolutely love the science behind the relationship between Worms, Soil, and plants. It is truly amazing. I have been studying this relationship for 3 years now.
I’ll have more on this in a future post. I am focused on securing my bottles and working on my labeling. 

Good Morning to all. Kinda chilly this morning. In this post I will continue explaining Worm Castings in your Garden so...
05/05/2026

Good Morning to all. Kinda chilly this morning. In this post I will continue explaining Worm Castings in your Garden soil. In my latest posts I explained why and how Worm Castings are so good working with your soil.
In this short post I’ll explain how to apply them.

There are different opinions as with most things in life but I’m going to give you a basic direction and you can adjust accordingly to your garden situation.

Seed Starting:
Mix in with seed-starting mixes for better germination and seedling development. New growth will start faster and stronger

Transplanting:
Place a handful (about a cup) at the bottom of the planting hole to reduce transplant shock. Sprinkle another handful around plant after filling hole.
Then water as you normally would. Then Top Dress about every 3 weeks or so.

Top Dressing: Sprinkle around the base of existing plants or trees to boost soil nutrient levels. Obviously trees would take more than a plant. If we are talking about a tomato plant for instance, Sprinkle about a cup around plant base every 3 weeks or so

The main thing to remember is. Worm Castings are 100% natural. 0% chemicals. With chemical fertilizer you always run the risk of using too much and burning your plants. Not so with Worm Castings. They release nutrients slowly.
Chemical fertilizers release immediately when you apply them.

I hope you have enjoyed reading my posts. Please tell your friends to follow my page.

My next post I will discuss using Harvest Moon Worm Castings to start, or improve your lawn.
Have a great day

In my last post, I explained why castings are so good for your soil. In this post I will explain how Worm Castings work...
05/05/2026

In my last post, I explained why castings are so good for your soil. In this post I will explain how Worm Castings work with your soil making them Beneficial, Nutrient-Dense, 100% Natural Fertilizer.

Castings are packed with essential nutrients in a form that plants can immediately absorb, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and sulfur.

Beneficial Microbial Life. As organic matter passes through the worm, it is coated in microbes, bacteria, and enzymes that boost soil health, fight plant diseases, and help prevent "damping off" in seedlings.

Soil Structure Improvement. The small, porous pellets enhance soil structure, promoting better aeration and aeration for roots.

Water Retention. They can hold two to three times their weight in water, helping soil retain moisture and reducing the need for frequent watering.

Slow-Release & Safe. The nutrients are released over time, preventing chemical burn and ensuring a steady, long-term food source.

Growth Stimulant. They contain plant growth hormones and humic acid, which encourage strong root development and larger plant biomass.

pH Regulation. Castings help stabilize soil pH at a neutral level, improving nutrient uptake by plants.

Today I came across an ad for castings and a liquid that amounts to Worm Tea.
The castings were much more expensive than mine. I have a good price point and it’s set so I can help gardeners with their passion.
Their worm tea was pretty expensive too. And the thing is. Worm tea does not have a very long shelf life.

In my next post I will explain how to use Worm Castings. If there is room I’ll teach you how to make your own Worm Tea.
Happy Gardening.

When you know, you know !!!I’ve been asked what’s the big deal about Worm Castings ? This post gives you all the DIRT ...
03/05/2026

When you know, you know !!!
I’ve been asked what’s the big deal about Worm Castings ? This post gives you all the DIRT on why Worm Castings are so amazing in your garden soil.
Worm Castings (vermicast) are excellent for gardens because they are a nutrient-rich, organic fertilizer packed with beneficial microbes, humic acids, and plant hormones. They improve soil structure for better aeration and moisture retention while providing slow-release nutrients that won't burn plants. You can not over apply. These castings can increase yields by up to 25%, boost germination speeds, and help repel pests.
Harvest Moon Worm Ranch Castings are 100% Natural Castings. Nothing added. My worms are fed Alfalpha, corn, oats, and other secret 100% Natural ingredients. Pure Organic materials used for Bedding. There are other products that use a Percentage of Castings in a mix.
Harvest Moon Worm Ranch can be used right out of the box. Or can be mixed with potting soil for your own special mix.
I have told you today why Worm Castings are so good for your soil. My next post will tell you how they work with your soil making them so great.

Greetings Gardeners and lovers of plants. I have available a large amount of Beautiful Worm Castings again this year. ...
02/05/2026

Greetings Gardeners and lovers of plants. I have available a large amount of Beautiful Worm Castings again this year. Pre planting season is a very busy time of year for me but if you contact me by msg or comment on my posts. Or you can call or text 231-373-0530. I will fill your order directly...This year I have 5 lb. boxes and 25 lb. bags for sale. I am a local small town operation located in Atlanta, Mi. And I am a "One Man show" I am setting my stand up at a few different locations this year.

I will be at the Resale shop parking lot in Atlanta located on M-32 heading west out of Atlanta on and off this Spring / Summer.

I will also be back at the Atlanta Farmers Market this year on Saturdays so look for me there.

I will set up in Onaway at Van Houtens's Farm and Garden Supply's Monthly Animal swap and Homemade goods. 3rd Saturday each month May through Sept. This is a new venue for me so we will see how that goes.

I am really excited for this season to kick off... I have already delivered a few local orders. I love to hear the excitement and passion that my customers have for gardening and plants in general...

Happy planting !!!!

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