Earth worms break down the humus in potting mixes resulting in a paste which does not drain so well. They are better kept out of pots! Peter (UK) On Sun, Dec 8, 2013 at 8:03 PM, Aad van Beek <avbeek1@hotmail.com> wrote: > Ina wrote > > I have never liked to use it in pots as earthworms are > > in there then too. I guess from this thread that actually is ok, to > > have earthworms in potted mixes? > > > > I wouldn't recommend to use earthworms in potted mixes. Maybe bulbs are > more tolerant but from past experience container plants with worms in it > during winter storage did less well especially when the soil was not > dry/dryish. > > Aad >