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What is vermicomposting?

 Vermicomposting is the breakdown of organic material that, in contrast to composting, involves the joint action of earthworms and micro-organisms and does not involve the generation of high heat as is with composting. The worms consume organic wastes such as food waste, animal waste and sewage sludge; and turn and fragment the waste, which produces a soil conditioner.... :)))

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nic ans sunil.. :)))

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 urs also

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  by me:)

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 thnx,, :)))

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 frndship mein no thanx no sorry

u r my frnd na?

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thanks sunil and akshita.

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Hello,

Shreya, Your friend has answered your question correctly. Good to see, You understand it.

Sunil , Akshita  Well done! Keep it up! Thumbs up from the team of meritnation experts.

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 Vermicomposting is a modified and specialised method of composting - the process uses earthworms to eat and digest farm wastes and turn out a high quality compost in two months or less. Vermicompost is not a biofertiliser as is touted by some, merely an improved compost.

Vermicompost can also be used to make compost tea. Vermicompost tea is useful as a prophylactic against pests and diseases, for pest repelling and as a foliar spray. A by-product of vermicomposting called vermiwash (which can be collected if there is a tap at the base of the vermicompost tank) also serves the same purpose.

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