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Vermicompost Calculator

Calculate vermicompost production, setup requirements, and profitability for organic waste management

Raw Material

Different materials produce different quality vermicompost
Total amount of organic waste available for composting
Expected Quality: Premium Grade
🐄 Cow Dung produces premium grade vermicompost

Setup Configuration

Different setups have varying costs and space requirements
Optimal period is 45-60 days for complete decomposition
Required Bed Size:
📐 8' × 4' × 1.5' (🛏️ Vermi Bed)

Vermicompost Production

Expected Output
35 kg
From 100 kg of cow dung
🪱 Earthworms Needed
1 kg
💧 Water Required
35 L

Timeline

Time to Harvest
50 days
Approximately 7 weeks for complete composting
Setup Period
3-5 days
Active Period
45 days

Market Value

Total Revenue
₹420
Premium Grade quality vermicompost
Price per kg
₹12
Quality Grade
⭐⭐⭐

📉 Net Loss

Expected Loss
₹5,130
Revenue - Production Cost
Production Cost
₹5,550
Profit Margin
-1,221.4%

Nutritional Content

🌿 Nitrogen (N)
1.6%
🌾 Phosphorus (P)
1.2%
🍃 Potassium (K)
0.9%
🌱 Organic Carbon
12%

Application Rates

🌾 Field Crops (per acre)2,000 kg
🌱 Per Plant100 gm
🪴 Potting Mix20-30% vermicompost mixed with soil

Nutritional & Cost Analysis

Nutritional composition and production cost breakdown

Quick Summary

Raw Material:🐄 Cow Dung
Vermicompost:35 kg
Market Value:₹420
Net Loss:₹5,130

How We Calculate Vermicompost Production

📋 Processing Steps

💡 Maintenance Tips

Maintain moisture at 60-70% (should feel like a squeezed sponge)
Keep temperature between 20-30°C
Protect from direct sunlight and rain
Avoid adding citrus peels, meat, dairy, or oily food
Add waste in layers (2-3 inches thick)
Cover with wet gunny bags or jute
Turn bedding every 10-15 days gently
Check pH - should be 6.5-7.5
Ensure proper aeration (punch holes if needed)
Watch for pests (ants, centipedes) and remove
Harvest when compost is dark brown and granular
Separate worms by heap method or light exposure
Store in cool, dry place in bags
Earthworms multiply - 1 kg becomes 3-4 kg in 3 months

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