- Vermicompost is the process of composting using various worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and earthworms to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast.
- Vermicast, also called worm castings, worm humus or worm manure, is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter by an earthworm.
These castings have been shown to contain decrease levels of contaminants and a higher saturation of nutrients than do organic materials before vermicomposting.- Worms are sensitive to variations in climate extreme temperatures and direct sunlight are not healthy for the worms.
The optimal temperatures for vermicomposting range from 13°C to 25°C in hot, warm areas, the bin should be placed under the sun. By vermicomposting indoors, however, one can avoid many of the problems posed by hot or cold climates. - Worms will eat almost anything you put in a typical compost pile (e.g., food scraps, paper, plants,plastic).
- By : Yixue & QingHui
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