Producing Vermicompost to Increase Yields

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Producing Vermicompost to Increase Yields

Vermicompost manufacturer in india is a process that relies on earthworms and microorganisms as to convert organic materials to a valuable soil adaptation and source of plant nutrients. Vermicompost can improve soil quality, increase plant yields, and suppress diseases and pests. You can produce vermicompost for use on your farm or gardens, or you can sell it for Rs 30,944.60 to rs1,00,566.70 per cubic yard. Markets include greenhouses, vineyards, farms, nurseries, golf courses, turf fields, landscapers, and homeowners. vermicompost can significantly accelerate seed germination and increase plant growth, flowering and yields. These increases are usually independent of nutrient availability. There are also documented decreases in attacks by plant pathogens, parasitic nematodes, and insects. Farmers are choosing to vermicompost manufacturer in india manure and crop residuals for several reasons: some need an environmentally-beneficial alternative for manure management; others want to produce vermicompost to increase their crop yields and reduce their use of fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides. And some farmers choose vermicomposting to increase their income from the sales of earthworms or vermicompost.

v Process of Vermicomposting

· Aim

To prepare vermicompost using earthworms and other biodegradable wastes.

· Principle

This process is mainly required to add nutrients to the soil. Compost is a natural fertilizer that allows an easy flow of water to the growing plants. The earthworms are mainly used in this process as they eat the organic matter and produce castings through their digestive systems.

The nutrients profile of vermicomposts are:

1.6 per cent of Nitrogen.
0.7 per cent of Phosphorus.
0.8 per cent of Potassium.
0.5 per cent of Calcium.
0.2 per cent of Magnesium.
175 ppm of Iron.
96.5 ppm of Manganese.
24.5 ppm of Zinc.

· Materials Required

Water.
Cow dung.
Thatch Roof.
Soil or Sand.
Gunny bags.
Earthworms.
Weed biomass
A large bin (plastic or cemented tank).
Dry straw and leaves collected from paddy fields.
Biodegradable wastes collected from fields and kitchen.

· Procedure

To prepare compost, either a plastic or a concrete tank can be used. The size of the tank depends upon the availability of raw materials.
Collect the biomass and place it under the sun for about 8-12 days. Now chop it to the required size using the cutter.
Prepare a cow dung slurry and sprinkle it on the heap for quick decomposition.
Add a layer (2 – 3 inch) of soil or sand at the bottom of the tank.
Now prepare fine bedding by adding partially decomposed cow dung, dried leaves and other biodegradable wastes collected from fields and kitchen. Distribute them evenly on the sand layer.
Continue adding both the chopped bio-waste and partially decomposed cow dung layer-wise into the tank up to a depth of 0.5-1.0 ft.
After adding all the bio-wastes, release the earthworm species over the mixture and cover the compost mixture with dry straw or gunny bags.
Sprinkle water on a regular basis to maintain the moisture content of the compost.
Cover the tank with a thatch roof to prevent the entry of ants, lizards, mouse, snakes, etc. and protect the compost from rainwater and direct sunshine.
Have a frequent check to avoid the compost from overheating. Maintain proper moisture and temperature.