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useful nutrients from the soil. For this reason, it is necessary to mix the soil and
vermicompost in such a way as to form a homogenous structure. To do this, use a shovel,
pickaxe, or hoe to dig up the soil in the application area, mix the vermicompost and the
excavated soil, and fill the pit again with the homogeneous mixture (soil and
vermicompost).
Table 3. Chemical properties of vermicompost
Properties Compost Vermicompost
pH 7.16 7.72
−1
EC (dSm ) 3.65 6.88
OC 20.5 17.3
Total N (%) 2.42 3.5
Total P (%) 0.88 0.71
−1
Total K (mg.kg ) 653.5 950.5
Total Ca (%) 2.9 3.5
Total Mg (%) 1.5 2.8
−1
Total Fe (mg.kg ) 4467 6045
−1
Total Zn (mg.kg ) 115.5 189.5
−1
Total Cu (mg.kg ) 59 38
−1
Total Mn (mg.kg ) 221.45 344.15
C:N 8.47 5.51
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