Question

Vermicompost is eco-friendly because:

• A. earthworms consume less food and produce vermicompost
• B. earthworms consume left overs and produce vermicompost
• C. earthworms consume microbes and vermicompost is microbe free
• D. vermicompost does not alter the quality of the soil quality unlike chemical fertilizers

Answer 1

The correct option is D

vermicompost does not alter the quality of the soil quality unlike chemical fertilizers

Vermicomposting is the process of turning organic debris into worm castings. The worm castings are very important to the fertility of the soil. The castings contain high amounts of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium.