VERMICULTURE

By Capt.
S.K.BHANDARI



VERMICULTURE



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.
WHAT IS VERMICULTURE ?.
Composting with red worms (Eisenia foetida)
for
Fishing worms
To get rid of kitchen wastes
To create the perfect soil for houseplants
Saves money and the environment

VERMICOMPOSTING
VERMICOMPOSTING
UNDERSTANDING THE
TERMINOLOGY
1. Vermiculture - the culture of
worms
2. Vermicomposting - the use of
worms for composting organic
materials.
3. Vermicompost - the product of
vermicomposting containing worm
castings, bedding materials as
well as organic matter in various
stages of decomposition.
4. Vermicasts - excreta of worms
5. Vermiculturist - the Worm Man or
a person who farms, breeds and
cares for WORMS. eg A
professional WORMfarmer is
called Vermiculturist.

THE EARTHWORMS
WHAT YOU NEED FOR THE FEED
?
Bedding for the worms
Shredded paper
Torn up newspaper
Old bark mulch
Peat moss or hay
Dried leaves
Sticky parts on envelopes

CONTASINERS YOU NEED
Wooden box
Cardboard box
Clay pots
Clean trash barrels
Plastic Bins
Special made Bins
Dug up pits lined with bricks and mortor

WOODEN BINS
VERTICAL CONTINUOUS BIN
HORIZONTAL BIN
HORIZONTAL BIN
HORIZONTAL BINS DUG UP
PITS

PRECAUTIONS

Maintain the moisture at 50-60 % level in the
pit.
Temperature between 25-28 C.
Base material (FYM) should be partially
decomposed.
Proper airation should be provided without
disturbing the worms.

NUTRITIONAL COMPOSITION OF
VERMICOMPOST AND CONVENTIONAL
COMPOST

EXPECTED EARTHWORM
PRODUCTION






EXPECTED EARTHWORM
PRODUCTION