Vermicompost

INTRODUCTION

As you know earthworm is known as farmer friends, If a farmer seen more number of earthworm in his field it means its soil is healthy but from few years farmers use excess chemical in his field and loose their fertility of soil. Now a day vermicomposting is a method of making compost with the help of earthworms and natural waste provide an opportunity to farmers to improve its soil health.

DEFINATION

Vermicompost is define as composting of natural waste with the help of earthworms.

NUTRIENT ANALYSIS

• N                 1.5-2.1%
• P                  1.0-1.5%
• K                 0.6%
• pH               6.8
• OC              11.8
• OM             20.4
• C:N Ratio   11.6
• And other macro and micro nutrients present in small amount.

Notes: All the nutrient contents in vermicompost depend on the source of raw material.

BENEFITS OF VERMICOMPOST

• It improve the nutrient status of soil.
• It provide aeration to the crops.
• It reduce the incidence of diseases and pests.
• It prevent nutrient loss from the soil.
• It improve water holding capacity of soil.
• It help in maintaining C:N ratio of soils.
• It intensify the decomposition of organic matter.
• It improve the microbial property of soil.
• It provide chemical free nutrients to the plants.

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