Vermiculture

Agricultural Practices

Soil Preparation 

Before growing a crop, the soil in which it is to be grown is prepared by ploughing, levelling, and manuring. Ploughing is the process of loosening and digging of soil using a plough. This helps in proper aeration of the soil. After ploughing, the soil is distributed evenly and levelled in the process called levelling. The soil is then manured.

Sowing

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Vermiculture

Written by: Dayana Futtingah

What is vermiculture?

Vermiculture, also known as worm farming is the cultivation of earthworms, especially to use them to turn organic waste into fertilizer.

Benefits of vermiculture:

▪Worm casting is an organic form of highly concentrated, nutrient-packed fertilizer produced from earthworms, that you can use for your garden and house plants....