Worm Tea Anyone?

So in the previous post, I did mention our intention of making a vermicompost plot at our site. Now, I'm gonna try my very best to explain what a vermicompost is and what are our plans.

Our main consultant for the vermicompost site is Dr. Hasnah, our beloved lecturer from the School of Biological Sciences. Termed "The Worm Lady" ( I don't know how many ladies out there wanna be called a worm), she has years of experience in managing and culturing of worm as part of her research.

So we approached Dr. Hasnah and her suggestions for us is:

1. Dig a plot for the worms to feed.

2. Cover the plot with dried leaves

3. Make sure the leaves are moist all the time

So what are the point of doing all those? Well for starters, it's to attract the worms to our plot by providing them with adequate food. Secondly, the point of getting a plot done is to ease us in obtaining the soil that contains the feces in case the worm does reside in out plot.

The question is: Why don't we use the cultured worms at the plot?

According to Dr. Hasnah, introducing a new type of worm to a plot would not be a smart move due to invasive reason and also sometimes, it is hard to a new species of worm to live with native species.

Another question: What are the outcomes of having a vermicompost plot?

Well as we said, we are expecting worms to do the composting for us, which of course will result in the prodcution of feces. The feces obtained will be used as fertilizer for our plants, which is said to be good comparatively to chemical fertilizer. On a second note, we are aiming to obtain WORM TEA, which is the urine of the worm. It is not scientifically proven yet, but worm tea are said to be able to control some pest which of course, is TRY-WORTHY at our farm.

So below are some pictures that might help in explaining.

The worms that we found looks well nourished. Good sign definitely.

Our plot for Vermicompost. Notice that we leave the dried leaves as a food source for the worms.

Teamwork, that's what it's all about getting things done. :)

In the next post, I will update you guys on more of our progress. Till then, good bye!!

P/s: If there are any suggestion, do leave it at the comment and suggestion box.