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Vermicomposting is the term which means composting by the use of worms.
Specifically, the first part of the word, vermi-, comes from the Latin word vermis. The word functions as a masculine noun in its singular nominative form as the subject of a sentence. It means "worm."
Although composting was known and used by the ancient Romans, the Latin terms is not used in the second half of the above-mentioned term.
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∙ 6y agoVermicomposting is the term that means composting by the use of worms. The first part of the word comes from the Latin word vermis ("worm"). Creating dark-colored, fresh-smelling, nutrient-rich organic matter, called humus, from the breakdown of carbon- and nitrogen-rich recyclables was in fact known and practiced by the ancient Romans.
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Can you use shredded office paper along with newspaper in your worm composting bin?
Yes you can use shredded office paper in a worm composting bin-the worms love it. Don't use newspapers with colored print-only black and white.
How do you use composting in a sentence?
Composting is the thing of recycling of organic waste. This is the sentence containing composting word.
What are the benefits of using worms for composting?
Worms should arrive naturally to your compost pile. As you use mulch and compost on your garden and flower beds worms will find these areas great places to reside. The worms turn organic matter into natures fertilizer, which your plants will appreciate and they help aerate the soil as they travel through it.
How can you make worms compost?
Worm composting is becoming very popular since the publication of the book Worms eat my Garbage. In this book, the author gives very specific information about worm composting techniques. Basically, you use red worms and keep them in a box with moistened shredded paper. You add organic waste materials from time to time to feed them and they will eat the garbage and produce worm castings, which are high in nutrients and excellent for feeding your plants. The easiest way to begin worm composting is to buy a worm bin with complete instructions. I got mine from gardensalive.com
What soil is best for composting?
Composting is the action of breaking down vegetable waste into useable soil, so you get soil from composting, you don't use soil for composting.
Can you use peanut butter for composting?
yes you can put peanut butter for composting because it is food and it is indeed biodegradable.
Is a tightly closed bin is necessary for procduction of good compost?
Most composting systems use aerobic bacteria to do the actual composting. This means that the bacteria need air, so tightly closing the bin (depending on the design) might not be beneficial.
What are the diseases of vermiculture composting?
Vermiculture composting involves using worms to break down organic matter added to the compost. As such, there are no "diseases" in the compost.However one source cautioned to not let dogs or cats use the compost pile for urination and defecation, since animal wastes *could* add harmful bacteria that can colonize in the heat and nutrient-rich environment of a compost pile.
How do worms communicate?
worms can talk by moving there little mouth on the top of there worm trail.
Where can one find compost worms?
One does not need to find compost worms, to add to their compost. One can just attract them by adding some simple materials to the compost. First spread a layer of coffee grounds at the bottom of your compost heap, this attracts the worms. Then lay soaked, torn cardboard in the bottom of the compost heap on the top of the coffee grounds. Then add a small pile of manure, or stale bread to act as a worm magnet. Finally moisten the compost heap with a spray horse.
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Cruel
What is composting and how is this uesful to farmar?
farmer use compost because it helps their plants grow
