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PIA: DWDU, Amreli
Use
Vermicompost has more nutrient compare to other manures and fertilizer; so, by the use of vermicompost we can reduce use of chemic al
fertilizer. Vermicompost not only supply nutrient but also improve quantity of hormones for plant growth, improves the soil structure
leading to increase in water and nutrient holding capacities of soil.
Components of a commercial unit
Sheds
These villages have high temperature in summer; so, a shed structure is needed for the vermicompost unit. It can be made by the use of
concrete pillars. While designing the sheds adequate room has to be left around the beds for easy movement of the labourers attending to
the filling and harvesting the beds.
Vermi-beds
Scientific bed side is 75 cm - 90 cm thick depending on the provision of filter for drainage of excess water. The whole bed area should be
above the ground. The bed should have a uniform height over the entire width to the extent possible to avoid low production owing to low
bed volumes. The proper bed width should not be more that 1.5 m to allow easy access to the centre of the bed.
Land
About 125 square meter of land will be required to set up a vermicompost production unit. It should have at least 2-3 sheds each of about
180-200 sq. ft. It should have a good watering arrangement and other equipments as required because moisture is very essential for
vermicompost production.
Seed Stock
This is very important thing because worms multiply at the rate of 350 worms per m 3 of bed space over a period of 6 month to a year.
District Watershed Development Unit, Amreli 60