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Diagram of an Earthworm
It defines the thrilling potential for waste
reduction, fertilizer production, as well as an
assortment of possible uses for the future.
Vermiculture enhances the growth of plants that
provide food along with producing prosperous and
financially rewarding fertilizer. The “vermi” or
earthworms are important in enriching the soil with
organic matter which comes from biodegradable
materials such as dead plants and animals which the
earthworms ingest.
VERMICULTURE
Vermiculture Systems focus on producing
the maximum level of worm biomass
possible in a given space.
(common name,
Indian Blue worm)
Eisenia hortensis
(European
nightcrawler
Significance of
Vermiculture
?
The art of composting has been part of our
global culture since ancient times.
•The basic principles are quite simple, and
adhering to them will result in an efficient and
successful outcome.
•Studies have shown that home composting can
divert an average of 700 lbs. of material per
household per year from the waste stream.
•Municipal composting carries a greater
environmental cost, but not nearly as high as if
leaf and yard wastes are disposed of by
conventional means.
1. Worms in the soil improve the structure through:
Once all these earthworms disappear, cover the surface with jute
bags and keep them wet by sprinkling water in a judicious way.
The jute bags may be turned upside down thrice in the first
week, twice in the second week and only once in the third and
following weeks, without causing any disruption to the top.
Water and heat inside the tank assist the organic matter to decay
- proliferates the number of earthworms - both these take place
simultaneously.
6. Recycle Waste
REQUIREMENTS
Site Selection
Anaerobic Stage
After mixing and watering the compost substrate, the
first phase of the vermicomposting process is called the
“anaerobic stage” is started. The substrate is placed in
containers or heaped in bead, which may be lined at the
bottom or the sides with plastic sheets or other forms of
retaining device such as screens and blocks. The
substrate can be stocked to a height of 60 cm.
The compost pile is covered with a plastic sheet
to speed up the decomposition initiated by the
anaerobic bacteria. This stage may last for one to
two weeks. The temperature of the substrate can
reach 50-70 oC. The hotter the temperature, the
faster the decomposition.
Aerobic Stage