What is the difference between vermicast and vermicompost?

What is the difference between vermicast and vermicompost?

As nouns the difference between vermicast and vermicompost is that vermicast is wormcast while vermicompost is the product of worm composting; worm castings.

What is vermi cast?

Vermicast (also called worm castings, worm humus, worm manure, or worm faeces) is the end-product of the breakdown of organic matter by earthworms. These castings have been shown to contain reduced levels of contaminants and a higher saturation of nutrients than the organic materials before vermicomposting.

How do you use Vermicast on plants?

In pots and containers, don't use pure vermicompost. Mix a ratio of 1:4 vermicompost to potting soil. You can also use vermicompost to make "worm tea" liquid fertilizer to sprinkle near the roots of plants. Mix two tablespoons of castings with a quart of water and let it stand for a day, shaking it occasionally.

How is a vermicompost pit made?

Make a tank of cement or one can just make a pit in your backyard or farm. Spread some earthworms, especially the species that are not deep soil dwellers instead they remain on top of the soil. Spread them at the base. Now put some soil in the tank and make it full by half.