Living soil biology, delivered local.
Red wiggler starter kits, worm castings, and aerated worm tea for Boise-area gardeners, composters, and urban growers. Fresh, small-batch, and rooted in education.
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We are building demand-first: no inventory risk, no pre-orders, just a quick signal of what Boise-area growers actually want. Tell us what you're interested in and we'll email you first when it's ready.
Our Mission
We produce and sell high-quality red wiggler composting worms, worm castings, and beginner-friendly vermicomposting kits to home gardeners in our local region — starting small, selling direct, and growing only as demand proves itself.
We prioritize freshness, education, and customer success over bulk volume. We are not a commodity agricultural supplier. We are a trusted local source for living soil biology and composting know-how.
Started Small in Boise
Vermi-Couture began as a sole proprietorship: one person, a few breeding bins, and a mission to build something honest. That structure lets us test the market and serve customers without the overhead of a corporation.
Sole Proprietorship
Operating under an Assumed Business Name (DBA) with the Idaho Secretary of State. All products are harvest-to-order, labeled conservatively, and tracked by batch.
LLC Conversion
Once revenue is consistent and product liability exposure grows, the business will convert to an Idaho LLC for stronger legal protection and cleaner ownership.
Insurance & Testing
General and product liability insurance, Idaho ISDA soil amendment registration, and voluntary lab testing are built into the growth path from day one.
Phase 1 Products — planned, not yet for sale
Everything is harvest-to-order, produced indoors in Boise, and packaged to keep the biology alive. Prices are estimates; final pricing will be set at launch.
Red Wiggler Starter Kit
From ~$35
1/2 lb or 1 lb of healthy red wigglers with bedding and a simple care card. Perfect for first-time vermicomposters. Planned — join waitlist to confirm interest.
Worm Castings
From ~$12 / lb
Finely finished, dark, and earthy. Lab-tested in batches. Ornamental label available while registration is pending. Planned — join waitlist to confirm interest.
Aerated Worm Tea
From ~$8 / quart
Brewed fresh from finished castings. Use within 24–48 hours. Not raw bin leachate. Planned — join waitlist to confirm interest.
How It Will Work
Start composting with worms in four simple steps once we launch.
Reserve a kit
Choose 1/2 lb or 1 lb of red wigglers. Local pickup or delivery in Boise area.
Set up your bin
Use the bedding and care card we include. Keep it indoors at 55–77°F.
Feed & learn
Add small amounts of veggie scraps, coffee grounds, and paper. We teach you what works.
Harvest castings
In 2–4 months, harvest dark, crumbly castings — or trade up to a bigger kit.
Best Practices, Built In
We run clean because your plants and our business depend on it.
Clean Feedstock
Paper, cardboard, vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, eggshells. No meat, dairy, oils, pet waste, or synthetics.
Harvest-to-Order
Live worms are never warehoused. We pack them when you order so they arrive active and fresh.
Batch Records
Every castings batch is logged with feedstock source, harvest date, and test status.
Honest Labels
No fake “100% safe” or “guaranteed organic” claims. Just clear directions and a conservative disclaimer.
First 90 Days
From DBA to first local sales — a lean launch plan.
Weeks 1–2
File DBA with Idaho Secretary of State, get EIN, open business bank account, confirm local permits.
Weeks 3–4
Set up first breeding bins and begin population build.
Weeks 5–6
Build Shopify or Astro site, photograph products, prepare labels.
Weeks 7–8
List worms on Facebook Marketplace and local groups; test pricing and packaging.
Weeks 9–10
Launch newsletter signup and publish first educational content.
Weeks 11–12
Submit ISDA registration, arrange first lab test, evaluate sales data.
Honest from Day One
We do not hide behind clever marketing. Our labels are clear, our products are tested, and our growth is documented.
Suggested product disclaimer: This product is a soil amendment made from composted organic materials processed by earthworms. Use as directed. We recommend washing all produce grown with any soil amendment before consumption. This product is not a pesticide or plant nutrient guarantee.