Description
Vermiculture is a process of breeding worms and the compost made out of such process is vermicomposting. This process is done using various species of worms, usually red wigglers and other worms by feeding cow dung, vegetable or food waste, plant residues. This compost is an odorless, non toxic, clean. Vermicompost contains water-soluble nutrients and is an excellent, nutrient-rich organic fertilizer and soil conditioner. Vermicompost enhances plant growth, suppresses disease in plants, increases porosity and microbial activity in soil, and improves water retention and aeration. This can be used in agriculture (organic farming), horticulture, home garden, lawns, pots etc., and suitable for all types of plants.
Nutrient Content of Vermicompost
| Organic carbon | 9.5 – 17.98% |
| Nitrogen | 0.5 – 1.50% |
| Phosphorous | 0.1 – 0.30% |
| Potassium | 0.15 – 0.56% |
| Calcium and Magnesium | 22.67 to 47.60 meq/100g |
| Sodium | 0.06 – 0.30% |
| Copper | 2 – 9.50 mg kg-1 |
| Iron | 2 – 9.30 mg kg-1 |
| Zinc | 5.70 – 11.50 mg kg-1 |
| Sulphur | 128 – 548 mg kg-1 |