Fitting Fixtures and Services

Fittings, Fixtures And Services 3(1+2)

Lesson 16 : Vermicompost

Disadvantages

• If too much of waste is applied to the bin in a short amount of time, the temperature will rise too fast and kill off the worms.
• Vermicomposting requires a low temperature to be maintained in the compost operation so the worms do not lose moisture and dry out. The normal temperature for vermicomposting is between 55 and 80 degrees F.
• Requires greater care than regular composting methods. The worms used in vermicomposting require care, food, heat and moisture at proper levels to remain healthy and create the compost material
• Is more expensive to set up than regular compost piles or batch composters. Vermicomposting needs special materials to start, such as plastic or metal containers and red worms.
• Requires lime to stabilize the acid levels created by the waste in the new soil.
• Vermicomposting requires more space than regular composting.