Methods of Vermicomposting
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Vermiculture biotechnology involves several steps: 1) selecting an appropriate site and earthworm species, 2) preparing the vermibed and feedstock, 3) inoculating earthworms into the bed, 4) feeding and watering the earthworms, and 5) harvesting the finished vermicompost. Some key factors in site selection include a thatched roof, transport facility, and cool, shady area. Common methods of vermicomposting include pit, heap, bin/tray, windrow, and wedge techniques.
Methods of Vermicomposting
- 2. Vermiculture Biotechnology Vermiculture Biotechnology Site Selection Species selection Vermibed & Feedstock Inoculation of Earthworm Feeding & Watering S T E P S Methods of Vermicomposting Harvesting of Vermicomposting
- 4. Species Selection Site Selection Vermibed and feedstock Inoculation of Earthworm Feeding and Watering Methods Easy to culture 1 Disease Resistance 2 3 1 2 High rate of output 3 Adaptable to climate change 4 4
- 5. Species Selection Site Inoculation of Earthworm Feeding and Watering Methods Vermibed and feedstock Organic Kitchen waste Agricultural farm wastes Dung Garden waste Market waste
- 6. Species Selection Site Vermibed and feedstock Feeding and Watering Methods Inoculation & Feeding Earthworm Predecomposed feedstock 100 earthworms are introduced Watering is continued daily / alternatively 75 – 90 % moisture
- 7. Species Selection Site Vermibed and feedstock Inoculation of Earthworm Methods Harvesting Methods of Vermicomposting Pit method Heap method Bin or tray method Windrow method Wedge method