Earthworm Magic: Unlocking Kitchen Waste’s Potential through Vermicomposting | Chapter 8 | Innovations in Science and Technology: Shaping a Sustainable Future (Vol. 2)

 

Vermicomposting is a bio-conversion process of converting organic waste into a bio-fertilizer by the earthworm’s action. In this bioconversion method, earthworms feed on the organic waste, which may include vegetable or municipal waste, over a certain period of time and produce vermicompost; during the process, earthworms multiply twenty times a year. Earthworms most commonly used for vermicomposting include Eisenia Fetida, Eudrius Eugeniae and Eisenia Andrei. Vermicomposting can be carried out under any shady area that can be done under trees or it can be done in pits of sizes 10×3×2 feet. Regular monitoring and adjustments are necessary to maintain the right moisture content (about 70 %). Temperature control is crucial for successful vermicomposting. Extreme temperatures (too hot or too cold) can affect earthworm activity and decomposition rates. The typical range of temperature should be in the range of 18o to 35o C.  It is a rich source of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium (NPK) and micronutrients. The NPK contents of vermicompost are higher than FYM (Farm Yard Manure), which is also called Black Gold. Vermicomposting is a very simple process of converting kitchen waste into vermicompost with the help of worms and, therefore can be adopted by any household people. It is an excellent way to manage kitchen waste and to keep the environment clean.

 

Author(s) Details

Prabjot Kaur
Department of Chemistry, Guru Nanak Girls College, Yamuna Nagar, Haryana, India.

 

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Effect of NPK Fertilizers, FYM and Vermicompost on Growth and Yield Attributes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) var. Devika | Chapter 3 | Research Advances and Challenges in Agricultural Sciences Vol. 1

 This member highlights the belongings of NPK fertilizers, FYM and Vermicompost on growth and yield ascribed of okra. A field experiment was conducted in the period 2022 during the Kharif season at research farm of Area of Soil Science and Land Allure, Sam Higginbottom University of Farming, Technology and Sciences Prayagraj (Allahabad) 211007 U.P., India. The design used for statistical study was carried out accompanying randomized block design having three levels of NPK @ 0, 50 and 100% ha-1, three levels of FYM @ 0, 50 and 100% ha-1 and three levels of Vermicompost @ 0, 50 and 100% ha-1 individually. The soil experimental region was sandy earth in texture. The design was spent money in randomized block design with three levels of NPK (0, 50, & 100%), three levels of FYM and three levels of Vermicompost (0, 50, & 100%) individually. The results acquired with situation T9-[120:60:50 Kg NPK + 25 t FYM + 6 t Vermicompost] showed best  plant height, number of arms plant-1, number of leaves plants-1, number of fruits plant-1, total product per plant. Among the situations, Organic manures in addition to its combination with complete NPK considerably increase in development and total yield attributes of okra. Opposite to all other situations, combination of NPK, FYM and Vermicompost at 100% each individually gave ultimate significant affect okra growth. The study disclosed that the application of NPK FYM and Vermicompost in situation was found best in growing growth and yield of okra.

Author(s) Details:

Bhushan Sawant Dessai,
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Arun Alfred David,
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Neha Toppo,
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Iska Srinath Reddy,
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

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