I am planning to do Aquaponic and organic farm on our family lands 20 aces , in few years. That why I am doing researching and learning, and reading books. I will work in the farms for practical knowledge in few years as well. The information from Shramajeevi are very helpful, especially using English narrating.
A study has shown that the ideal moisture content for composting worms is 77% and not 40 - 45% like this video says. Most probably worms like it as moist as possible bc they then can slide through the compost material with ease. But 77% will be borderline to where the water content closes the air holes and it turns anaerobic. So to avoid overdoing moisture, aim for about 65 - 70%. Standard (hot) compost (without worms) has an ideal water content of 50%. Of course, especially when water is scarce, you can compost and vermicompost also with less moisture. When the vermicomposting process has turned the compost mostly into vermicast you let it dry to around 30% moisture so that the material is screenable.
Very good video, informative! Thank you for sharing... I am an organic farmer myself. I produce my own fertilizer thru vermiculture (African Night Crawler Worms) using the droppings of my rabbits as substrates together with grass cuttings and wood chips. I grow vegetables, forage crops and dragon fruit in my urban farm in Nairobi, Kenya. Very productive, sustainable and profitable method of farming. Cheers!
Hello i want to try vermicompost this year. I have one question, can I use Asian jumper worm , instead of using the other worms which people normally do? The reasons is because i have lots of jumper worm in my garden.. Your answer will be appreciated , Thankyou
Nice video however "Vermi-wash" can be toxic as it hasn't been fully processed by the worms and should be researched and studied so people understand the risks, there are ways to cope with this.
I use my leachate on plants and they love it. A simple smell test will detect if it has become anaerobic. I have never once had a smelly leachate in my setup
the worms you want are tiger, red and blue wrigglers. The african night crawler burrows deep but is actually a compost worm a very very large worm, a varity of the three is best
Shramajeevi I have a question bothering me just second ago, am about to use glysophate ( hercides) for weeding tomorrow afternoon because manual weeding is very costly but at same time am confused whether I can still compost them or not due to herbicides residues, or would it harm the worms? Please your speed response will be highly appreciated, I mean can I still compost weeds killed by using herbicides?
Sir sorry for the delay. You can compost the weeds killed by herbicides but in a separate heap. The concentration of the chemical comes down after few months and gets decomposed slowly. However the residue of the chemical will remain in the compost for years. So if you have other organic stuff for composting, avoid using this. In the long run avoid using herbicide itself and use brush cutter machines for weeding.
Thanks, really great content as I am starting a farm in my backyard and garage in Australia
Thank you sir. Wish you good luck. Watch our video Organic Farming part 1 & 2, Organic Terrace Garden which will help you a lot.
I am planning to do Aquaponic and organic farm on our family lands 20 aces , in few years. That why I am doing researching and learning, and reading books. I will work in the farms for practical knowledge in few years as well. The information from Shramajeevi are very helpful, especially using English narrating.
Thank you and wish you good luck
Excellent video, covers all data on vermi-composting in this short video.
Thank you
A study has shown that the ideal moisture content for composting worms is 77% and not 40 - 45% like this video says. Most probably worms like it as moist as possible bc they then can slide through the compost material with ease. But 77% will be borderline to where the water content closes the air holes and it turns anaerobic. So to avoid overdoing moisture, aim for about 65 - 70%. Standard (hot) compost (without worms) has an ideal water content of 50%. Of course, especially when water is scarce, you can compost and vermicompost also with less moisture. When the vermicomposting process has turned the compost mostly into vermicast you let it dry to around 30% moisture so that the material is screenable.
Thank you for the valuable information.
Have u tried by yourself ?
Clear and easy to understand.
Thank you.
Welcome
Very good video, informative! Thank you for sharing... I am an organic farmer myself. I produce my own fertilizer thru vermiculture (African Night Crawler Worms) using the droppings of my rabbits as substrates together with grass cuttings and wood chips. I grow vegetables, forage crops and dragon fruit in my urban farm in Nairobi, Kenya. Very productive, sustainable and profitable method of farming. Cheers!
Thank you. Good Luck.
Thanks for ur useful information
Welcome
Useful video
Hello i want to try vermicompost this year. I have one question, can I use Asian jumper worm , instead of using the other worms which people normally do? The reasons is because i have lots of jumper worm in my garden..
Your answer will be appreciated , Thankyou
There are basically two types. One feeding on soil and another feeding on organic materials. So your success depending on which type that is. Try
thank you for this information
Ynl ALkhalil
Thank you.
Where can i get eisenia fetida in mysore?
Please contact KVK Sutturu. They will be having
Life cycle and eggs how many days are needed for eggs coming and how much eggs are produced by 1 female worm
Ask some scientist. We don't have such specific information
How can we sell this compost after done final separation... Is there any specific market available in Karnataka..?
No specific market. Contact some big growers or city based farmers.
Hello how can I get the worms in Mysore. Someone please help.
Contact Krushi Vignan Kendra or agriculture department
@@ShramajeeviAgriFilms any number
Vermiwash... someone needs to turn those guys onto Compost Tea.
I'm sure they've been doing it longer
Nice video however "Vermi-wash" can be toxic as it hasn't been fully processed by the worms and should be researched and studied so people understand the risks, there are ways to cope with this.
Okay
I use my leachate on plants and they love it. A simple smell test will detect if it has become anaerobic. I have never once had a smelly leachate in my setup
Can we produce vermicompost in avg 16 to 20 degree celcious temperature
Yes sir definitely
Shramajeevi thank u sir
I produce vermicompost over winter in Canada 8 months. You have to use sawdust, it's a must.
What are the names of the top soil earthworms vs earthworms that burrow further into the earth?
Please contact some scientists. We don't know further
Nela G
These (close to) surface dwellers, also called composting worms used are from Africa he said. They're known as African Night Crawlers.
burrowers and top feeders
the worms you want are tiger, red and blue wrigglers. The african night crawler burrows deep but is actually a compost worm a very very large worm, a varity of the three is best
Great stuff
Thank you
Shramajeevi I have a question bothering me just second ago, am about to use glysophate ( hercides) for weeding tomorrow afternoon because manual weeding is very costly but at same time am confused whether I can still compost them or not due to herbicides residues, or would it harm the worms? Please your speed response will be highly appreciated, I mean can I still compost weeds killed by using herbicides?
Sir sorry for the delay. You can compost the weeds killed by herbicides but in a separate heap. The concentration of the chemical comes down after few months and gets decomposed slowly. However the residue of the chemical will remain in the compost for years. So if you have other organic stuff for composting, avoid using this. In the long run avoid using herbicide itself and use brush cutter machines for weeding.
For sure, the chemical compound in this herbicide is fatal for earthworms and microorganisms working on your compost at least in initial months.
Shramajeevi Am most greatful, l have waited for your response, so now I know the best step, compliments of your kindest self
excellent info thanks
Thank you
Moradabad me kha se mileage kachuye
Contact agriculture department or Krushi Vignan Kendra
my earthworm is died i want solution
Contact local Krushi Vignan Kendra
@@ShramajeeviAgriFilms where it is
nice
Thank you
Please upload in kannada
It is in Kannada already - Saavayava Krushi part 1 & 2. Organic Farming (Kannada)
Varmicompost market ediya sir karnatakadalli .Mattu hadara bere yestu sir onedu kegige
No ready market. You need to contact big farmers or plantation owners and sell. Cost could be 4 to 5 rupees a kilo
how are ants enemies of these worms?
Ants predate on these worms
Shramajeevi do all ants predate on worms?
Sir African worm chahiye.
Try with agriculture department