Vermi ppt
- 2. What is Vermicomposting?Composting with vermi
- 3. Worms break down organic material and turn it into a usable form of compost
- 4. This compost is extremely high in nutrients. WormsEisenia foetidaCastingsBuncha Crunch
- 5. Why Vermicompost?Produces compost that can be used in gardens/houseplants
- 6. Breaks down yard debris (sticks, leaves, grass clippings)
- 7. Breaks down un-eaten food
- 8. Great for the environmentCompared to ordinary soil, vermicompost has : 5x more Nitrogen 7x more Phosphorus 1.5x more Calcium 11x more Potassium 3x more Magnesium
- 9. Where to Compost?Can be done inside or outside
- 10. Little to no smell emitted as long as the box is maintained
- 11. Can be a large or small containerSetting Up A BinDirections:Drill holes in Tupperware box for drainage and ventilationShred newspaper into 1 inch strips.Add newspaper into box along with soil/peat mossSpray BinAdd Worms(1000 worms=1lb of worms)You will need:Tupperware Bin
- 12. Newspaper
- 13. Peat moss/soil
- 14. Spray bottle
- 22. Vermicompost Bins In College Dormitories Small bins that can fit easily under a desk or outside in a common area
- 23. Will emit little to no smell if maintained
- 24. Will decrease the amount of food and paper thrown away.
- 25. Compost can be collected every few months and added to college gardens/greenhouses
- 26. Students and school will be more sustainable
- 27. The school can offer an informative seminar where bins will be handed outand students will learn how to construct and maintain their bin. Then worms can be handed out.