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VERMICOMPOSTPRODUCTION
Presented by:
For. Delia B. Agunoy
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ore t an , spec es oearthworm known to man
-over 400 native andintroduced species.-3 spp. are for composting
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The three basic requirements foraerobic composting are:
the carbon nitrogen (C/N) ration ofthe compostible materials, water, andoxygen.
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KIND OF EARTHWORMS
FOR VERMICOMPOSTING the red worm (Lumbricus rubellus)and
Manure worms (Eisenia foetida)which arecommon in temperature countries like theUnited States and Canada and the Indianblue (Perinyx excavatus) and AfricanNight Crawler (Eudrilus eugeneae) which
are used in tropical countries in Asia andAfrica.
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The Vermicomposting
Process Site Selection A suitable area for vermicomposting is one that is
shaded (earthworm shy away from strong light) flood free (earthworm willcrawl out of flooded areas) and accessible to water supply and source ofcompost materials.
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Sourcing of Materials -The materials for composting cancome from the farm, garden or kitchen
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Preparation of the Beds. In preparing
the beds (Composting units) dry or freshmaterials can be used. Coarse and drymaterials like manures should be
pulverized while freshly cut grass shouldbe shredded to hasten microbiologicalaction with smaller particle size (1-2.5cm) For large volumes of materials,mechanical shredder is recommended.
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The prepared materials are placed in composting
units or outdoor beds measuring 1 x 2 meters, 2 x10 meters or larger. A canopy (natural orartificial) for the units is recommended toprotect the beds from direct sunlight and heavyrains. To facilitate drainage, the beds should haveno bottom linings. Bed sidings made of hollowblocks or wood are necessary for containment.Such sidings can be 30 to 60 centimeters high
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Stocking of Worms
A kilogram of worms is stocked per square meter of outdoor bed
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Maintenance of Beds -Withproper bed preparation and worm
stocking, the vermicompostingperiod should not be more than amonth
Harvest and Processing ofVermicompost
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Harvesting A pyramid pile of composted
Hand picking of earthwor
Manual Screeningof Vermicompost Packaging and Storage of
Vermicompost
Manual Screeningof Vermicompost
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Analyses, Marketing and
Use of Vermicompost ofthe roduct
MaterialsC/N RatioMaterialsC/N
RatioHumus10:1Dried leaves60:1Freshmanure14:1Rice hull60:1Food waste15:1Ricestraw80:1Vegetable waste15:1Sugar canetrash150:1Grassclippings19:1Paper170:1Rottedmanures20:1Sawdust500:1Legumes25:1Wood700:1Fruit waste35:1Corn stalk60:1
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Sample of mixture for Earthwormproduction
25 kilos of rice straw
75 kilos of fresh manure
For breeding
75% pig manure 25% rice straw other biodegradable
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Target for marketing Nurseries Farmers
Landscapegarden Orchard
Reforestation Farm land
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Waste NO MORE
WASTE NO TIME
Thank you. . . . . . .