by misoil | Nov 29, 2022 | Composting, Vermicomposting
Soil rich enough in organic matter can form its own ecosystem, facilitating the production and retention of nutrients essential for plant growth and feeding beneficial organisms which, in turn, boost those levels of soil nutrients. Organic matter and organisms...
by misoil | Aug 24, 2022 | Vermicomposting, Composting
Vermicompost is produced by the combined work of composting worms and microbes. Microbes are microscopic organisms including beneficial bacteria and fungi, and two other groups called protozoa and nematodes. These micro-organisms are as important to vermicompost as...
by misoil | Aug 5, 2022 | Composting, Vermicomposting
The Basics There are five key components that need to be “controlled” during composting for it to be successful. 1. Feedstock & Nutrient Balance The composting process requires a proper balance of “green” organic materials and “brown” organic materials. “Green”...