Vermicompost & Compost tea: Benefits and Technology of On-farm Use
Vermicompost is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter and waste products by using some species of earthworm in a controlled environment. It is a nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer for a variety of applications from transplant potting medium to soil amendment and injection to foliar feeding. High quality vermicompost also contains viable earthworm cocoons that will grow into mature earthworms. Earthworms have various important roles in the soil ecosystem that contribute to crop productivity and quality, such as soil structure, water movement, nutrient dynamics, and plant growth.