what is vermicomposed and its advantages
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Improves soil aeration. Enriches soil with micro-organisms. Microbial activity in worm castings is 10 to 20 times higher than in the soil and organic matter that the worm ingests. Attracts deep-burrowing earthworms already present in the soil. Improves water holding capacity.
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DEFINITION : Vermicompost is the product of the decomposition process using various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste. This process is called vermicomposting, while the rearing of worms for this purpose is called vermiculture.
ADVANTAGES OF VERMICOMPOSTING :
1. The most important aspect of compost produced by earthworms is that it is 100 percent organic. There are no harmful chemicals and it does not need to be mixed with anything.
2. The nutrients in earthworm compost are very easily absorbed by the roots of plants.
3. As the compost is passing through the body of the worms, it is enriched with bacteria and microbes. These help plants to become more disease resistant and also repel some plant pests.
4. The earthworm compost contains are hormones that help plants to grow.
5. The distribution of the compost through the soil also helps to encourage healthy root growth.