The humus of Earthworm (vermicompost), refers to the excreta of Earthworm.The process by which it produces vermicompost, involves a first phase that is performed by microorganisms responsible for mineralization of organic compounds (carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, etc..), Which are actively processed, released large amounts of energy (thermophilic stage)
Past this stage involved the worms, which are ordered through the digestive process, to modify the physical and chemical characteristics of the material by grinding and digestion.Furthermore, in the process altering the populations of microorganisms in thesubstrate.
The efficiency with which organic matter is mineralized depends on the quality of biodegradable material, maintaining aerobic conditions and absence of toxic compounds.
The process of mineralization of organic matter who suffers from digestive process of product worms makes the content of nutrients such as nitrogen, soluble phosphorus and potassium, are more readily available to plants.
According to value and breakdown of waste supplied to the worms, and the quality of the vermicompost obtained, therefore, the nutrient content in the worm is highly variable.
By Danilo Hernández, Professor-Research Organic farm jesus, Costa Rica
Jdhernan27@yahoo.es
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