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Write about vermicomposting

Answer 1

Answer:

Vermicompost (vermi-compost, vermiculture) is the product of the composting process using various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast.

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Answer 2

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Vermicomposting :

• It is the process of preparing compost with the help of red worms ( type of earthworm).
• The garbage that is used to make compost can be used for vermicomposting.
• The garbage acts as food for earthworms.

Methods of vermicomposting:

• Dig a pit for about 30cm deep or keep a wooden box at a place which is neither too cold nor too hot.
• Spread a net or chicken mesh at the bottom of the box or pit.
• Spread 1 or 2 thick layer of sand as an alternative
• Now, spread some vegetable waste including peels of fruits over this layer of sand
• Shiny or plastic coated paper must not be used.
• Sprinkle some water to make the layer wet. Do not sprinkle excess water.
• Keep the layer loose so that it has sufficient air and moisture.
• Buy some red worms and put there.
• Cover it with funny bag or old sheet of cloth loosely or a layer of grass.
• Now vermicomposting pit ready.

Additional information:

Red worms:

• Type of earth worm.
• They do not have teeth. They have a structure called gizards .
• This helps them to grind food.
• A red worm can eat food equal to its weight in a day.
• Red worm don't survive in very hot or cold surrounding. They also need moisture around them.

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