how is vermicomposting carried out
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The chemical secretions in the earthworm's digestive tract help break down soil and organic matter, so the castings contain more nutrients that are immediately available to plants. A wide range of organic residues, such as straw, husk, leaves, stalks, weeds etc can be converted intovermicompost.
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To prepare a compost, either a plastic or a concrete tank can be used. The size of the tank depends upon the availability of raw materials.
Collect the weed biomass and place them under the sun for about 8-12 days. Now chop them to the required smaller size using the cutter.
Prepare a cow dung slurry and sprinkle it on the heap for quick decomposition.
Add a layer (2 – 3 inch) of soil or sand at the bottom of the tank.
Now prepare a fine bedding by adding partially decomposed cow dung, dried leaves and other biodegradable wastes collected from fields and kitchen. Distribute evenly on the sand layer.
Continue adding both the chopped bio-waste and partially decomposed cow dung layer-wise into the tank up to a depth of 0.5-1.0 ft.
Once, after adding all the bio-wastes, release the earthworm species over the mixture and cover the compost mixture with dry straw or gunny bags.
Sprinkle water on the regular basis to maintain the moisture content of the compost.
Cover the tank with a thatch roof to prevent the entry of ants, lizards, mouse, snakes, etc. and protect the compost from rainwater and direct sunshine.
Have a frequent check to avoid the compost from overheating. Maintain a proper moisture and temperature by turnings and subsequent staking.
Result
After the 24th day, around 4000 to 5000 new worms are introduced and the entire raw material is turned into the vermicompost in the form of worm excreta.