Question

Write a report on the steps being involved in the preparation of vermicompost

Answer 1

Explanation:

Steps to Vermicomposting

Step 1: Buy and Prepare the Bin. ...

Step 2: Find a Spot for the Compost Bin. ...

Step 3: Shred Paper for Bedding. ...

Step 4: Add Food and Wait. ...

Step 5: Add Worms. ...

Step 6: Feed the Bin. ...

Step 7: Harvest the

Answer 2

Answer:

The process of turning organic waste into worm castings is known as vermicomposting and the earthworms excreta rich in humus and nutrients is known as vermicompost. The process of preparation of vermicompost consists of five steps.

Explanation:

The steps involved in vermicomposting are as follows:

STEP 1: This step involves the collection of wastes, shredding and mechanical separation of ceramics, glass, metals and storage of all the organic wastes.

STEP 2: By mixing the material with cattle dung slurry for twenty days, organic waste is pre-digested. This technique partially digests the substance, allowing earthworms to ingest it. After drying, cattle manure and biogas slurry can be used. Vermicomposting should not be done with wet dung.

STEP 3: The earthworm bed is prepared. To prepare the waste for vermicomposting, a concrete base is required. Loose soil allows worms to enter the soil, and while watering, all dissolvable nutrients are washed into the soil with the water.

STEP 4: After collecting vermicompost, earthworms are collected. The composted material is sieved to separate the fully composted material from the partially composted which will once more be added to the vermicompost bed.

STEP 5: Keeping the vermicompost moist and allowing helpful bacteria to develop requires careful storage.