Question

Distinguish between vermicompost and green manure.

Answer 1

Vermicompost: When earthworms are used in the process of decomposition, it is known as vermicomposting and organic matter obtained is known as vermicompost.

Green Manure: Plants such as sun hemp are particularly grown to mix with soil which leads to the addition of organic matter to the soil after getting decomposed. These plants are known as green manure.

Vermicompost	Green Manure
1. It includes biological wastes like crop wastes, vegetable wastes, animal excreta, animal refuses, domestic wastes, eradicated weeds, etc.	1. It includes fast-growing plants such as sun hemp, gaur, etc.
2. It takes less time to decompose.	2. It takes more time to decompose.