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EARTHWORM
COMPOST
WASTE
VERMICOMPOSTING
Presented by:
MARK REAGAN B. ABLOG
markreaganb.ablog@gmail.com
What is
VERMICOMPOSTING?

 From the Latin word “VERMI” which means

worm.
 It is simply composting with worms.
 The end product called castings is full of
beneficial microbes and nutrients which makes
a great fertilizer.
 Biology of  There are 4,000 + species of earthworm
Earthworms in the world and 400 in the Philippines.

 Life span =1 to 2 years.

 The African night-crawler can grow

to more than 30 cm in length and 3
grams each.
Characteristics:  Soil dwelling
 With tubular and soft body
 Cold blooded and have no
special body covering like hairs
or scales
 Hermaphroditic
Characteristics:  Breathe through their skin
 Active at night
 Many are migratory
 Feed on moist OM decomposed
by bacteria and other
microorganisms in the soil
 Why we
VERMICOMPOST?
 Fertilizer Production

 Propagation

 Solid Waste Management

 Steps in
VERMICOMPOSTIN
G
 STEP 1. SELECT SUITABLE
Steps in SITE
Vermicompost
Production
 Shaded, flood free
Accessible to water supply
Accessible to source of compost
materials.
 STEP 1. SELECT SUITABLE
Steps in SITE
Vermicompost
Production
 Steps in STEP 2. GATHER AND
Vermicompost
Production
PREPARE MATERIALS
 Farm, garden or kitchen wastes
Rice straw, animal manure
Vegetable trimmings and fruit
peelings.
 Steps in STEP 2. GATHER AND
Vermicompost
Production
PREPARE MATERIALS
 Farm, garden or kitchen wastes
Rice straw, animal manure
Vegetable trimmings and fruit
peelings.
 STEP 2. GATHER AND
Steps in
Vermicompost PREPARE MATERIALS
Production
 Steps in STEP 3. PREPARE BEDS
Vermicompost
Production
 Manures should be pulverized.
 Freshly cut grass should be
shredded.
 C/N ratio should be 75% animal
manures or fresh kakawate leaves and
25 % substrate
 Steps in STEP 3. PREPARE BEDS
Vermicompost
Production
 Mix thoroughly while watering
(60% MC)
Place the material in beds
Cover with plastic sheets to start
anaerobic process
 Steps in STEP 3. PREPARE BEDS
Vermicompost
Production
 Steps in
SHREDDER
Vermicompost
Production
 Steps in STEP 4. STOCK THE WORMS
Vermicompost
Production
1 kilo of earthworms (about 1,000
pieces) for every 1 m. sq. of
vermibed that contains 100-200
kilos of materials.
 Steps in
STEP 4. STOCK THE WORMS
Vermicompost
Production
 Steps in STEP 5. MAINTAIN THE BEDS
Vermicompost
Production
 At least 60% moisture level.
 Protect the earthworms from its
predators.
 STEP 5. MAINTAIN THE BEDS
Steps in
Vermicompost
Production
 STEP 6. HARVEST
Steps in
Vermicompost
VERMICOMPOST
Production
 Within 30-45 days
 Separate the vermi from the
vermicompost by handpicking or
by using a screen.
 STEP 6. HARVEST
Steps in VERMICOMPOST
Vermicompost
Production
 Steps in
STEP 7. PROPERLY PACK
Vermicompost VERMICOMPOST
Production

 Air dry the harvested castings.

 Sealed bags or packs
 Store in a cool dry place.
 STEP 7. PROPERLY PACK
Steps in
Vermicompost VERMICOMPOST
Production
Are you ready for the
CHALLENGE ?
It’s your TURN!
 Always remember!
NATURE CAN LIVE WITHOUT
MAN,
BUT MAN CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT
NATURE!
Thank You and
God Bless Us All!