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प्रश्न
Enumerate the advantages of vermicompost over chemical fertiliser.
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उत्तर
- It is a rich source of nutrients essential for plant growth. It makes the soil fertile.
- It improves soil structure, texture, aeration and water holding capacity and helps to prevent soil erosion.
- It contains valuable vitamins, enzymes and growth regulator substances for increasing growth, vigour and yield of plants.
- It enhances decomposition of organic matter in soil.
- Vermicompost is free from pathogens and toxic elements.
- Vermicompost is rich in beneficial microflora.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Define composting.
Explain the term vermicomposting.
What are redworms?
Vermicompost can be used to clean sewage.
______ is used as fertilizer for the soil and it improves the properties of the soil.
Name some earthworms that are used in vermicompost.
The method of preparing compost with the help of earthworms is called ______.
Given below are steps in vermicomposting and each step has been given an alphabet. Rearrange the steps in the correct sequence and write the alphabet on the chart provided. One step is done for you.
F Dig a pit in a suitable place in your garden.
C Spread sand on the floor of the pit.
E Add vegetable peels and fruit waste to the pit.
A Sprinkle water to keep it moist.
D Place red worms in the pit.
B Cover with a gunny bag or grass.
Step 1 - F
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
Earthworms eat ______ and excrete it in a digested form.
Define the following.
Compost
