Abstract:
Vermes is Latin for worms and Vermicomposting
is essentially composting with worms
Vermicompost (also called worm compost, vermicast,
worm castings, worm humus or worm manu  Vermicompost is a
nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer and soil conditioner. The process of
producing vermicompost is called vermicomposting
re) is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter
by some species
of   ,finished product, it is a
dark, crumbly and earthy-smelling material that appears similar to soil granules.
The earthworm species (or composting
worms) most often used are Brandling Worms (Eisenia foetida) or Red
Wigglers (Lumbricus rubellus). These
species are only rarely found in soil and are adapted to the special conditions
in rotting vegetation,
compost
and manure
piles. In addition to worms, a healthy vermicomposting
system hosts many other organisms such as insects, mold, and bacteria. Though these all play a role in the
composting process, the earthworm is the major catalyst for the composting
process.
The advantages of vermicomposting
It produces
less odor and attracts fewer pests than putting food wastes into a garbage
container;
It reduces
household garbage disposal costs
It saves the
water and electricity that kitchen sink garbage disposal units consume
It produces
a free, high-quality soil amendment (compost )
It requires
little space, labor, or maintenance
It spawns
free worms for fishing
