vermicompost

Also known as vermi-compost, vermiculture

thumb|upright=1.2|Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose waste and make nutrient-rich "worm manure".

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Overview
Design considerations
Suitable worm species
Large scale
Small scale
Climate and temperature
Feedstock
Small-scale or home systems
Large-scale or commercial
Harvesting
Methods
Properties
Benefits of vermicomposting
Uses
Soil conditioner
Operation and maintenance
Smells
Moisture
Pest species
Worms escaping
Nutrient levels
Application examples
See also
References
Further reading
External links

thumb|upright=1.2|Vermicomposting uses worms to decompose waste and make nutrient-rich "worm manure".

Vermicompost (vermi-compost) is the product of the decomposition process using various species of worms, usually red wigglers, white worms, and other earthworms, to create a mixture of decomposing vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast. This process is called vermicomposting, with the rearing of worms for this purpose is called vermiculture.