Vermicomposting is the process where earthworms convert organic waste into very high-quality compost. Red Wigglers a species of Earthworms, decay the organic material. The worms thrive in rotting the vegetation and compost. Worms create Vermicast also known wom castings is the end product of the breakdown of organic matter by the worms. Vermicompost consists of water-soluble nutrients and it is an excellent nutrient-rich organic fertilizer and soil conditioner.
Benefits of Vermicompost:
Soil
- Improves Soil Aeration
- It enriches soil with micro-organisms
- Microbial activity is 10 to 20 times higher in worm casting than in the soil and organic matter
- It attracts earthworms already present in the soil
- Improves water holding capacity of Soil
- It is rich in humic acids which conditions the soil and help to balance pH value
Plant Growth
- Enhances Plant Growth and crop yield
- Improves root growth and its structure
- Enriches soil with micro-organisms
Nutrients
- Provides plant with essential nutrients and aids in the suppression of plant diseases
- Worm castings contain 5 times more nitrogen, 7 times more phosphorus and 11 times more potassium than the ordinary soil. These are main minerals required for plant growth