subject: 05. Making Compost [print this page] 05. Making Compost05. Making Compost
Vermicompost is a mixture of worm castings, partially composted wastes and any resistant matter that cannot be broken down. Good quality vermicompost should have a high percentage of worm castings in it. Worm castings are literally little worm's dung. As vermicompost contains lots of microbial life, these microbes break up the nutrients in the soil and convert it into forms that are useable by plants.
Worm castings contain mucus.Mucus prevents nutrients from being washed away with rain and other running water. Mucus also helps the soil to retain moisture.
That is the reason why it's effortless for fruit and seed pits to grow in vermicompost.
Your food waste may contain little seeds of eggplants and tomatoes.Seedlings from these vegetables may pop out of your compost bin within a few weeks.
Some advantages of vermicompost are:
Soil enrichment.
Good at holding a certain amount.
The root growth is enhanced.
The structure is enhanced.
Improvement in appearance.
If you have compost that has a lot of acid in it, you can add crushed eggshells and vegetable matter to combat that problem.
The temperature should be between 55 to70 degrees Fahrenheit when using worms in composting systems. The bedding should not be in freezing temperatures or go above 89.6 degrees Fahrenheit. Anything within these ranges signifies that it's ok to have indoor vermicomposting in your home. The only exception is if you reside in a tropical climate.
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