Question

Sort the steps involved in vermicomposting.

• A. Making mud bed
• B. Add waste
• C. Add earthworm
• D. Harvest compost

Answer 1

Vermicompost is very advantageous method of waste management wherein biodegradable waste are converted into useful manure. First a bed made of mud is being prepared and degradable waste are added. Then, earthworms are added to the mixture. These earthworms eat the waste materials and converted them into a compost. This method is therefore known as vermicompost.