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=='''Vermicompost''' (also called '''Worm Compost''', Vermicast, or Worm Manure) is end product of the breakdown of organic matter by special varieties of [[earthworm]]s. Vermicompost is a nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer and soil conditioner. The process of producing vermicompost is called ''vermicomposting'' .== |
=='''Vermicompost''' (also called '''Worm Compost''', Vermicast, or Worm Manure) is end product of the breakdown of organic matter by special varieties of [[earthworm]]s. Vermicompost is a nutrient-rich, natural fertilizer and soil conditioner. The process of producing vermicompost is called ''vermicomposting'' .== |
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β | The earthworm species (or '''composting worms''') most often used are Brandling |
+ | The earthworm species (or '''composting worms''') most often used are Brandling Worms ([[Eisenia foetida]]) or Redworms ([[Lumbricus rubellus]]). These species are only rarely found in soil and are adapted to the special conditions in rotting [[vegetation]], [[compost]] and [[manure]] piles. Composting worms are available from mail-order suppliers, or from angling shops where they are sold as bait. Small scale vermicomposting is well suited to turn kitchen wastes into high quality soil where space is limited. |
In addition to worms, a healthy vermicomposting system hosts many other organisms such as [[insects]], [[mold]]s, and [[bacterium|bacteria]]. Though these all play a role in the composting process, the earthworm is the major catalyst for the composting process. |
In addition to worms, a healthy vermicomposting system hosts many other organisms such as [[insects]], [[mold]]s, and [[bacterium|bacteria]]. Though these all play a role in the composting process, the earthworm is the major catalyst for the composting process. |