V-COMPOST

Chose a well elevated and shaded area and arrange the compostable residues in layer by layer to form a heap. (i.e., compostable residue as 1st layer and sprinkle v-compost solution over the 1st layer, then spread the 2nd layer of compostable residue over the 1st layer and sprinkle v-compost solution over the 2nd layer). Maximum layers is 4 The height of the layer should not exceed 1 feet and the total height of the heap should not exceed 4 to 5 feet.

During the composting process adequate moisture should be maintained, when ever needed the heap should be hydrated. While hydrating water should not leach from the heap. During rainy seasons the heap should be protected from rain Normally the processing time is 45 to 60 days.

It depends up on the nature of the materials, woody and hard materials will take longer time to compost

• Increases the soil texture and fertility
• It help to increase the available nutrient level to the plants
• Increase the soil moisture and aeration of the soil.
• It increases the organic carbon level of the soil
• Reduces the usage of chemical fertilizers
• Reduces the environmental problems
• Since the organic matter in the compost can hold more water so the ground water storage increases
• Increases the beneficial microbial population in the soil
• Reduces the harmful microbial population of the soil so the pest and disease infection will reduce
• It helps to increase the NPK availability to the plants
• Reduce the quantum of the domestic and agriculture waste