Production of vermicom post from leaf litter, vegetable residue and some common weeds

Vermicompost was prepared from leaf litter of Mangifera indica, leaves of Gliricidia sapium, residue of vegetables (Cauliflower, Cabbage, Fenugreek, Coriander) and common weeds (Parthenium hysterophorus, Tridax procumbens, Alternanthera sessilis). Earthworm (Eisenia fetida) was used for this purpose. Studies on kinetics of composting, multiplication of earthworm, physico-chemical properties of compost, microbial diversity and enzymes in the compost were also undertaken.