Vermicompost, Brand Name : AACHARYASHRI AGRI TREASURE

Benefits of vermicompost –

 1.  Nutrients in vermicompost are available in the form required by the crop.

 2.  Microorganisms in earthworms destroy disease-causing microorganisms.

 3.  The disease on the crop is reduced.  This reduces the cost of pesticides.

 4.  Vermicompost improves water drainage and increases the water holding capacity of the soil.

 5.  Vermicompost has granular structure so it holds soil particles and reduces soil erosion caused by wind and water.

Vermicompost-

 If the number of earthworms in the soil is good, the soil becomes humus.

 Vermicomposting can save up to 15 to 20 percent of water due to increased water absorption and water retention capacity of the soil.

 Improves soil texture.

 Mulch the soil with organic matter to increase the number of earthworms in the soil.

 Worms use it as food, it makes good compost.

 They grow well in soils with pH between 6.5 and 7.5 and organic carbon content of 0.80 to 1 percent.

Due to excessive use of chemical fertilizers in present times, its side effects are seen on the crop as well as the soil.  Earlier, farmers used to maintain soil fertility through manure, compost fertilizer, sludge fertilizer and crop rotation. Earthworm plays an important role in making the soil fertile.  The earthworm body contains proteolytic, cellulolytic and lignolytic enzymes.

 Vermicompost contains a combination of essential and micronutrients required for crop growth.