VERMICOMPOSTING (ANIMATED)

Summary

Vermicomposting turns kitchen scraps into organic fertilizer using worms. It can reduce the amount of wet waste sent to dumping grounds. The video says the process takes about three to four weeks to produce soil-like compost.

Method

1. Dig a small pit in a shady spot where it is neither too hot nor too cold.
2. Line the pit with mesh. Add a 1–2 cm layer of reeds and topsoil, then cover it with green leaves.
3. Add biodegradable scraps, such as fruit and vegetable peels and used tea leaves. Cardboard or newspaper can also be added.
4. Avoid shiny plastic, dairy products, oil, meat, bones, and other non-biodegradable materials. The video warns these may encourage disease-causing bacteria.
5. Lightly moisten the contents, taking care not to add too much water. Add worms and cover them with grass.
6. Keep the worms supplied with food and moisture. After three to four weeks, remove compost from an area the worms have moved away from, then dry it in the sun.

Result: Organic fertilizer for plants.

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