Vermiculture

Vermi compost bed in construction
Vermi compost bed in construction

We have a vermicompost system that we use to make high-value compost for our soil fertility.  The compost is produced through the action of special worms, Eisenia fetida.

The worms are known to have special characteristics; they are heavy feeders, in fact, they feed on material half their body weight in a given feeding session. Their breeding rate is also prolifically high.

Worm juice collection gutter in place
Worm juice collection gutter in place
Filling the bed with nitrogenous organic waste materials
Filling the bed with nitrogenous organic waste materials
Filling the bed with dry organic waste materials
Filling the bed with dry organic waste materials
Introducing starter culture
Introducing starter culture