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PRODUCE ORGANIC
PRODUCE ORGANICFERTILIZER
FERTILZER
(Vermicomposting)
RICKY G. VALDEZ
Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center II
Cabagan & San Mateo Center
ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ISU, Garita, Cabagan, Isabela
Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Training Institute
What is Vermicomposting?
 Vermi- Latin
word for worm
 It is simply
composting
with worms

What is Vermicomposting?
 The “end” product

called castings –
full of beneficial
microbes and
nutrient
 Makes a great plant

fertilizer

Importance of “Vermi” or
Earthworms
 Vermicompost:  Enrich soils with
excellent soil organic matter
enhancer and which comes from
biodegradable
bioactive fertilizer materials
for organic farming

Importance of “Vermi”
or Earthworms
 Vermimeal

 Man’s food
(Cambodia)

A Comparison of the Amino Acids of “Fish Meal*”
and “Earthworm Meal**”
Amino Acids Fish Meal Earthworm Meal
(g/100g protein)
Arginine 3.9 6.1
Cystine 0.8 1.6
Glutamid acid 8.4 13.8
Histidine 1.5 2.6
Isoleucine 3.6 4.6
Leucine 5.1 7.9
Lysine 6.4 7.1
Methionine 1.8 2.0
Phenylalanine 2.6 4.1
Threonine 2.9 4.8
Tyrosine 1.8 3.4
Valine 3.5 5.0
*Sabine (1981)
*Graff (1981) ISU, Garita, Cabagan, Isabela
Biology of Earthworms
Classification:
Annelida (segmented worms)
Oligochaeta (few bristles)
(Source: Gaddie and Douglas, 1975)

Number of Earthworm Species

±4,000 in the world
400 > in the Philippines
 Characteristics
 Breathe through their skin
 Hermaphroditic
(have both sex organs)

 Active at night
 Many are migratory

Characteristics:
 Soil-dwelling
animals without
backbones
 With tubular and
soft body
 Cold blooded

Characteristics:
 Have no special
body covering like
hairs or scales
 Feed on moist OM
decomposed by
bacteria and other
microorganisms in
the soil.

 Life Cycle
 Eudrilus eugeniae (“African night-crawler”) comes from
West Africa
 Introduced in the Philippines in 1982 by Dr. Otto Graff
 Most extensively cultured species in the tropics
Cocoons 2 wks Juveniles 2 wks Adult

(Eggs) (Young) (Breeder)
 Life Span
 1-2 years in nature
 More than 10 years in captivity
 Growth Rate
 The “African night-crawler” can
grow to more than 30 cm in length
and 3 grams each

Steps in Vermicompost
Production

Steps in Vermicompost
Production
1. Select suitable site
 Shaded, flood-free
 Accessible to water
supply
 Accessible to source
of compost
materials

Steps . . .
2. Gather and prepare materials
 Farm, garden or
kitchen wastes
- Rice straw
- Animal manures
- Veg. trimmings
and fruit peelings

Steps . . .
3. Prepare beds
 Manures should be
pulverized
 Freshly cut grass should

be shredded (1-2.5cm)

DIFFERENT SUBSTRATES

Steps . . .
3. Prepare beds
 Add water to
materials that
have less than
60% moisture
depending on the
dryness of the
materials
 Mix thoroughly
while watering

Steps . . .
3. Prepare beds
 Place the materials
in outdoor beds
measuring 1x1m or
larger.
 Cover with plastic
sheets etc. to start
“anaerobic
process” (1-2
weeks)
Steps . . .
4. Stock the Worms

 1 kilo of earthworms
(about 1,000 pcs.)
 for every 1 m sq. of

vermibed that contains
 100- 200 kilos of

materials

Steps . . .
5. Maintain the Beds

 At least 60 %
moisture level
 Protect the
earthworms from
its predators

Steps . . .
6. Harvest the vermicompost.
 Harvest within 30-

45 days
 Separate the vermi

from the vermi-
compost by
handpicking or by
using a screen

Steps . . .
6. Properly Pack Vermicompost.
 Sealed bags or sacks

 Store in a cool dry place

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF VERMICOMPOST USING DIFFERENT
SUBSTRATES
Determinations Grass Manure 75 % Grass + 25 % Manure 75 % Grass + 25 % Kakawate
% Sample - A Sample - B Sample - C Sample - D
Total Nitrogen 0.80 0.65 1.40 2.74
Total Phosphorus 0.37 1.59 2.53 1.33
Total Potassium 0.20 0.60 0.37 3.54
Total Calcium 0.13 0.23 3.10 0.29
Total Magnesium 0.17 0.50 0.40 0.52
Total Iron 0.42 0.46 1.50 0.43
Total Manganese 0.04 0.12 0.16 0.03
Total Copper 0.001 0.02 0.12 0.005
Total Zinc 0.01 0.03 0.11 0.01
PH 4.6 6.3 6.70 7.20
Moisture Content 30 50 15.0 35

Organics means
no exposure of chemicals and
poisons to the farmers

Organic = Healthy Soil
= Healthy Crops
= Healthy Food
= Healthy People

Vermiculture

THM
Top Harvest Method
Rain protected container

First Feedstocking
Wait 2 weeks
Then add bulati

First Worm Stock
Wait 2 weeks
Then add bulati

First Harvest
Every week
Or 2 inches

Water and Wait

Next Harvest
Every week
Or 2 inches

Water and Wait

Next Harvest
Every week
Or 2 inches

Refill
Move to one side

Refill
Move to one side
New bedding Old bedding

Worms move in

Worms move in

VERMI TEA BREWER
PRODUCE ORGANIC FERTILIZER
(Liquid Fertilizer)
RICKY G. VALDEZ
Agricultural Training Institute - Regional Training Center II
Cabagan & San Mateo Center
Vermitea
A purely and naturally ORGANIC LIQUID FERTLIZER with disease

control qualities. It is a brownish and translucent liquid extract
from compost containing concentrated nutrients: macro and
micro nutrients which is readily available for plant absorption.
It also has naturally occurring hormones that only nature can
provide. Blended with beneficial microorganisms, it helps
suppress disease and resist pest infestations.

BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF CONTINUOUS and REGULAR
APPLICATION OF VERMI TEA
 Thru correct processing and proper application of the

compost, improvement of soil aeration, drainage and
reduction of soil moisture depletion will be attained.
 Vigorous and healthy plant growth
 Shortened cropping time due to acceleration of plant
growth
 Promotes flowering and fruiting
 Exceptional market value due to increase in the quality
of the produce

ADVANTAGES OF VERMI TEA
 Compost is enhanced. It is more potent than the compost itself
 Beneficial microbe is increased 100 to 500 times more in compost tea than
average compost
 It can be applied as a foliar spray and as root or soil drench
 Increased in area of coverage
 No overdose and burning effects to the plants
 It is non-toxic to both growers and consumers
 When mixed, compost tea is compatible with most organic liquid
 Eliminates costly store-bought fertilizers, fungicides and other pesticides
 It can be done in one’s home or farm area using a compost brewing machine

“The quality of compost
tea produced will largely
depend on the quality of
compost material and the
brewing equipment.”

VERMI TEA BREWER
The VERMI tea brewer is a device to produce
compost tea of superior quality. It is designed
to extract the nutrients and the beneficial
microbes while at the same time multiplying
their population present in the compost. The
product is manufactured with the use of mass-
produced and locally available materials
processed with utmost consideration on
durability and efficiency to produce high
quality compost tea economically within reach
of many growers. Department of Agriculture - Agricultural Training Institute

BREWING MADE EASY!!!
The Procedure
 Prepare a 60-liter capacity container with aeration
facility
 Put 50 liters of unchlorinated clean water in the
container
 Aerate the water for 30 minutes
 Put 3 kg of vermicast inside a tea bag and place inside
the container

The Procedure cont……
 Pour 500 ml of molasses in the aerated container

 Add 50 ml IMO after 30 minutes
 Cover
 Harvest after 24 hours of continuous aeration
 Ready for use (use the liquid extract within 24
hours)

APPLICATION
(for orchids, vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, lawns, forest trees)
Time : Early morning, not later

than 9 am or late afternoon not
earlier than 4 pm
Frequency : Twice a month or weekly
** also as compost inoculant to hasten decomposition**



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PRODUCE ORGANIC

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

 The “end” product

 Makes a great plant

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

Cystine 0.8 1.6

Glutamid acid 8.4 13.8

Histidine 1.5 2.6

Isoleucine 3.6 4.6

Leucine 5.1 7.9

Lysine 6.4 7.1

Methionine 1.8 2.0

Phenylalanine 2.6 4.1

Threonine 2.9 4.8

Tyrosine 1.8 3.4

Valine 3.5 5.0

(Source: Gaddie and Douglas, 1975)

Number of Earthworm Species

(have both sex organs)

 Many are migratory

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

Cocoons 2 wks Juveniles 2 wks Adult

 More than 10 years in captivity

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

1. Select suitable site

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

 Freshly cut grass should

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

4. Stock the Worms

 for every 1 m sq. of

 100- 200 kilos of

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

5. Maintain the Beds

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

 Harvest within 30-

 Separate the vermi

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

6. Properly Pack Vermicompost.

 Sealed bags or sacks

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

Total Nitrogen 0.80 0.65 1.40 2.74

Total Phosphorus 0.37 1.59 2.53 1.33

Total Potassium 0.20 0.60 0.37 3.54

Total Calcium 0.13 0.23 3.10 0.29

Total Magnesium 0.17 0.50 0.40 0.52

Total Iron 0.42 0.46 1.50 0.43

Total Manganese 0.04 0.12 0.16 0.03

Total Copper 0.001 0.02 0.12 0.005

Total Zinc 0.01 0.03 0.11 0.01

PH 4.6 6.3 6.70 7.20

Moisture Content 30 50 15.0 35

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

ATI-RTC Cagayan Valley

also as compost inoculant to hasten decomposition