Vermi Composition - Turning material to soil

1. Vermi Composition - Turning material to soil. The idea of vermi bed confuses a lot of people, but we promise you that once you read out this article it will be clear. Vermi bed basically is an advanced method of composing, we're earthworms eat the decompose materials and excrete it out as casting which is known as vermicast. Earthworm play a vital role in the cycle of life, but by being a part of vermicompostion it recycles organic nutrients from dead tissues. Now, we have a good idea on what vermi composition is and how it works. Now let’s look into what is the process and what all material will one require to conduct the process. So to make this excreta of earthworm which is rich in humus and nutrients. A set of proper steps are to be followed: 1.Choosing the right earthworms: Earthworms are the main character of the entire process. And surface dwelling earthworms can go well. And if you are choosing any other type make sure those do not fall into the 'Works below soil' category. The red and African earthworms are the most used for the vermicomposting process.

2. 2.Selecting a suitable place: There are three main factors to be considered while selecting a location. The place should be humid, under a shade, and cool. And if you have no close door location available then you can go for a open place but make sure it is shady. ❖Key point: The waste collected from the vermicompost production needs to be covered with moist gunny bags. 3.Containers for vermi compost production: a cement tube can be created with the help on expert who can guide you on the sizing part. The collection of this produce purely depends on the type of location one has choose. 4.Vermi Beds: Vermiculture Beds can be purchased from a supplier who makes good quality beds and make sure that vermi bed is of the correct design and size. One can prepare it by placing saw dusk or sugarcane trash on the base. To add to it one can use fine sand and it must be followed by a layer of garden soil. ❖Key Point: All these layers must be appropriately watered. ❖To help you choose the right bedding material, that has good absorbency quality we have come up with a list: ●Peat Moss ●Newspaper ●Paper mill sludge ●Horse Manure ●Corn Silage 5.Food for worms: Worms are heavy eater and can eat more than their body weight. Manure is one of the most common food for earthworms that people prefer while vermi composition. Here is a list of food that one can offer earthworms and what benefits they give to the earthworm:

3. ●Cattle manure: It gives great nutrient to the worms. ●Poultry manure: It is high in value and nutrients too. ●Rabbit manure: It is high with vitamins and nutrients both. There are several other options available that one can choose from. Make sure you choose the right one that would keep the worms healthy and happy. After this step one needs to take care of the vermi composition on regular basis and keep in the best condition. Uptill the harvesting process regular attention needs to be given with the assistance of someone who has good knowledge on the same. Among all these steps choosing of a vermi bed was of major importance. So to help you find the best vermi bed we have come up with a few things that you need to keep an eye on while make the purchase: ●Size: There is no perfect common size for all vermi composition. If it is too small it may restrict the composition and if it is too big it can be difficult to maintain it. So make sure you chose a vermi bed that it suitable to your production. ●Quality: There is a set of common quality standard, like mosit percentage by weight on a average has to be 20. Make sure you check if it's matching it. Another thing that needs to be taken care of is the color and the odor. The color should be dark and foul odor should not be present. ●Drainage: The vermi bed should have a good drainage system and that too of good quality. Draining of extra material in liquid for needs to happen to make the production. Vermi Composition is a simple process that can help one turn material to soil that is beneficial for further production. All one needs to do is take care of the earthworms and keep an close touch with the composition during the entire process. Hope this article has help you understand three main things when it comes to vermi composition. What exactly is vermi composition, what is the process, and how to select a perfect vermi bed.