I WONDER - How Do Worms Help Compost?

Worms are essential in composting, breaking down organic waste into nutrient-rich worm castings. This process, known as vermi composting, is efficient and ideal for home use, especially for composting kitchen scraps.

What role do worms play in the composting process?

• They provide heat to speed up composting.

• They repel pests from the compost.

• They break down organic waste.

• They add moisture to the compost.

What do worms produce as they digest decaying matter?

• Fertilizer pellets

• Mulch

• Worm castings

• Compost tea

What is a polite term for worm waste?

• Worm castings

• Worm droppings

• Worm compost

• Worm soil

What is the term for composting using worms?

• Vermi composting

• Thermal composting

• Bokashi composting

• Aerobic composting

Why is vermi composting considered efficient?

• It can be done without any equipment.

• It uses fewer worms.

• It is fast and produces nutrient-rich compost.

• It requires no maintenance.