Definition of Vermicomposting
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Vermicomposting is a method of using worms to transform organic waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer. It is a healthy and clean way to eliminate wastes going into our landfills, which improves the environment. Vermicomposting is inexpensive, and only takes two to three months to produce results.
Function
Vermicompost improves the root structure, plant growth, new shoots and blooms of plants. An increase in crops is also noticeable. Vermicompost also has ingredients that repels insects, and it can be used as an insect repellent.
Benefits
Over time, soil can become robbed of key nutrients. Vermicompost replaces those nutrients and optimizes soil content.
Considerations
Vermicomposting can be done indoors, because worms are sensitive to extremes of hot and cold temperatures. Keeping worms healthy is the key to nutrient-rich fertilizer. For the worm bedding, egg cartons that have been broken down or lint from your dryer are good options.
Process
Vermicomposting uses red worms. When the scraps exit the worms' intestines, "worm castings" are formed. These castings are an immaculate, natural fertilizer.
Advice
With vermicomposting, you continue to add scraps daily. Kitchen scraps are ideal, but meat should not be used.
The Drip Cap
- Vermicomposting is a method of using worms to transform organic waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer.
- An increase in crops is also noticeable.
- Vermicomposting can be done indoors, because worms are sensitive to extremes of hot and cold temperatures.
- With vermicomposting, you continue to add scraps daily.
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Writer Bio
Living in a small town in Georgia all of her life, Sherry Shinholster has been writing health-related and gardening articles for various websites since 2009. She has more than 20 years of gardening experience and has completed a medical transcription course.
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