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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.

F- Dig a pit in a suitable place in your garden.

C- Spread sand on the floor of the pit.

E- Add vegetables peels and fruit wastes in the pit.

A- Sprinkle water to keep it moist.

D- Place red worms in the pit.

B- Cover with a gunny bag or grass.

One step is done for you.

Step 1-F.


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The correct sequence of vermicomposting is:

Step 1- F- Dig a pit in a suitable place in your garden.

The compost pit dimensions should be determined based on the amount of organic matter added.

Step 2 - C- Spread sand on the floor of the pit.

Vermibed is the layer of moist soil spread on the bottom of the pit.

Step 3 - E- Add vegetable peels and fruit wastes to the pit.

The vegetable wastes rot and are broken down into humus.

Step 4- A- Sprinkle water to keep it moist.

  1. Moisture levels are essential to conducting vermicompost.
  2. 60-70% moisture is ideal for vermicomposting.

Step 5- D- Place red worms in the pit.

Redworms are an excellent choice for composting as they prefer a compost environment and are easy to maintain.

Step 6- B- Cover with a gunny bag or grass.

The vermicompost pit needs to be covered to prevent birds from feeding on the worms.

Final answer: The correct sequence of vermicomposting is F, C, E, A, D, and B.


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