Earthworm Cultivation

Earthworm:
Earthworm are the animal with the ability to contribute in the enrichment and improvement of soil. Moreover, they are also capable of composting organic waste.

Vermicompost:
Vermicompost is a heterogeneous mixture of decomposing vegetables, fruit, food, waste, bedding material(grass, leaves, hay, bark) and vermicast (worm manure). Earthworm plays a major role in organic waste management by preparing vermicompost.

Benefits:
1. It helps in the betterment of plant growth.
2. It is eco-friendly.
3. It reduces waste.
4. It improves the fertility of soil.
5. It saves your money that you spend in buying chemical manure.

Methods of vermicompost production:
1. Pit method
2. Windrows Method