Definition of vermicomposting in English:
vermicomposting
nounˈvəːmɪkɔmpɔstiŋˌvərməˈkämpōstiNG
mass nounThe use of earthworms to convert organic waste into fertilizer.
Example sentencesExamples
- One curious new feature is the building's vermicomposting system, in which 30,000 worms are fed vegetable waste.
- Although vermiculture and vermicomposting offer potential new markets for farmers, they take time to develop and require a strong commitment, experts say.
- Several small outfits across the country sell vermicomposting services and others peddle soil castings.
- The Thrikkakara panchayat president, Hassainar, narrates the panchayat's attempts at waste management through vermicomposting.
- Composting led to vermicomposting which led to compost tea production.
- To set up a worm system, called vermicomposting, first determine how much waste you go through in a week.
- His ‘back to nature’ programme where he teaches organic farming and vermicomposting has many takers.
- The term vermicomposting simply refers to composting organic matter with worms.
Derivatives
noun
Coláiste Lorcáin will be introduced to the idea of ' vermicomposter ' where biodegradable waste will be put into a special bin and recycled to compost by worms.
Example sentencesExamples
- The green highlight for the school, no doubt, has to be the vermicomposter.