Sl no

Parameter

Vermicompost

Crop

Rate/Th¯¹

1

pH

7-8.5

Cereals

5

2

Organic Carbon (%)

20-30

Pulses

5

3

Nitrogen (%)

1.5-2.0

Oil seeds

12.5

4

Phosphorus (%)

1-2

Spices

10

5

Potassium (%)

1-2

Vegetables

12.5

6

Calcium (%)

1-3

Fruits

7.5

7

Manganese (pap)

1-2

Cash crop

15-17.5

8

Sculpture (%)

<1

Plantations

7.5

9

Moisture (%)

15-20

*Horticulture Crops

100-200 g/tree

10

C/N ratio

15-20:1

*Kitchen garden and pots

50 g/pot

11

Micronutrients (pap)

200

 

 

Table 5: Composition of good quality vermicompost and rate of application for various crops.