Vermicompost is the product of earthworm digestion and aerobic decomposition using the activities of micro- and macroorganisms at room temperature. Vermicomposting, or worm composting, produces a rich organic soil amendment containing a diversity of plant nutrients and beneficial microorganisms.
Vermicomposting is an organic and biological process in which earthworm species are primarily used to convert organic matter or biodegradable wastes into manure. The produced vermicomposts are rich in nutrition and thus, they are widely used as bio fertilisers in organic farming and sewage treatment plants.
In India, vermicomposting has been practiced intermittently for more than three decades. The deteriorating conditions of soil from chemical fertilizer use and unhealthy foods associated with pesticide use have popularised organic farming in which vermicompost is the basic ingredient.
| Nitrogen : | 1.2% to 2.5% |
| Phosphorus : | 0.9% to 1.7% |
| Potassium : | 1.5% to 2.5% |
