Eating Insects Is A Healthy Choice But Are You Ready?

The rotted plant and animal waste used as a manure plants is called compost. The process of converting plant and animal waste materials into manure by rotting is catted composting. Vermicomposting is composting with worms that are super easy and great for plants. All you need is a box that you put some worms in and organic material. Vermicompost is an organic fertilizer, which improves soil texture and adds nutrients to the garden. Vermicompost contains not only the nutrients from the decomposed materials but also the worm castings themselves, which adds valuable nutrients to the soil.

From food to animal fodder to fuel, almost every part of it can be utilised. She also doubles up as a seed conservator and conserves seeds of Wamban 6 and Wamban 8 Black gram seeds and grains too and sell them. Manonmani said that black gram seeds are being sold for 100 rupees for one kilo and grain seeds for 70 Rupees a KILO. In one Season she would sell 500 kg to traders and 1500 kg to farmers. Fiber, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and potassium have been known to improve the heart health.

Horse dung, due to the risk of the Tetanus virus, lethal to human beings is not advisable to be mainly used as feeding material for earthworms. Paddy husk and pine needles have not advised being used as feeding materials for earthworms. Currently, I am working on processing insect bodies into a powder form that can be used as a source of protein,” says Hazarika. Since there is no mixing of chemicals, the powder will be completely organic. This medicinal tree mainly used in the treatment of intestinal parasite due to its purgative and anthelmintic properties. It is used to treat tape worm infestations and constipation.

Vermicomposting is an eco-friendly process that recycles organic waste into compost and produces valuable nutrients. Mashki Wormcompost or khad enhances plant growth, suppresses disease in plants, increases porosity and microbial activity in soil, and improves water retention and aeration. Vermicompost also benefits the environment by reducing the need for chemical fertilizers and decreasing the amount of 赤ミミズ乾燥粉末 waste going to landfills. Mashki Khad or Vermicast provides plants with essential nutrients and aids in the suppression of plant diseases.

Regular composting wants nothing but a hill or barrel to start. Vermicomposting requires lime to stabilize the acid levels created by the waste in the new soil. The vermicomposting method requires greater care than regular composting methods. The worms used in vermicomposting need care, food, heat and moisture at proper levels to remain healthy and create the compost material. Much of the content of worm castings and their effects on several plants are still being studied. Place the organic material like cow dung and farm waste in layers to make about 0.6 to 1.0 meter height.

You may now rinse with cold water so that the pores close. Doing this thrice a week will prevent and eliminate scars and impart a healthy glow in return. Cow dung is main input for vermicompost production for large scale producers, establishing vermicomposting units nearby dairy units is an added advantage. For commercial production of vermicompost, certain mandatory components should be established for vermicompost production. Consider all these components cost while setting up a commercial vermicomposting unit.

Drink this potion every morning to keep rheumatic diseases at bay. Before youprepare your face mask, make sure you have washed your face with warm water. The cassava mask will easily get absorbed and improve the texture and condition of your skin. Once you have washed your face, wait for it to dry completely.

Now add the pounded paste with the mashed fruits, mix well and pat it into round shape, like a vada. Then spread a butter paper or a cling wrap and place the vadas on it and sundry them for 3-4 days until they are crisp. This helps in preservation.(This story was first published in the 1-15th February, 2018 issue of Down To Earth under the headline 'Tangy buds').