Vermicomposting is environment friendly. Justify the statement with suitable reasons.

Dear student, Vermicomposting may be defined as the process of decomposing the organic matter using worms such as red wigglers, white worms and other earth worms to turn the organic waste into a natural fertilizer. It is a faster method of composting where earthworms are introduced into heaps of organic matter. Earthworms feed on the organic matter and broken down into particles and released with worm castings which are rich in nutrients. Uses of vermicompost are: 1. It contains all the essential nutrients for plants. It is cheap and natural process. 2. It improves the property of soil and enhances soil fertility. 3. It also contains beneficial microorganisms. Hence because of these reasons Vermicomposting is beneficial for environment. Thanks and regards

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