Grade 8 pit and windrows method

Pit Method

     1.       First of all construct a pit of 3*2*1 ft. in size (L*B*D) over ground surface.

     2.       The next step is to fill the pit in four layers.

            First layer: It is filled with sandy soil.

            Second layer: It is filled with crop residue like paddy straw.

            Third layer: It is filled with dung.

            Fourth layer: It is filled with re-digested materials.

     3.       Put earthworm in the pit.

     4.       Spray the water and maintain the moisture.

     5.       After 3-4 months, vermicompost will get ready to use.

Windrows Method:

     1.       Prepare a bed as per the organic waste available.

     2.       Load the organic waste and earthworm.

     3.       Cover with dry agricultural waste.

     4.       Spray the water and maintain the moisture.

     5.       After 2 month, vermicompost will get ready to use.