what earthworms eat
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What do these little guys eat, you may be asking...
Well i'm glad you did.
Earthworms consume dead organic matter. They burrow through the soil retrieving nutrients from matter such a decaying leaves and then they excrete the earth in the form of what is called castings. The casting are great for fertilising the garden because of the effect that the worm has on it- it aerates the soil and allows for it to hold more water. Useful little guys!
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