Authors : Sayyad N. R.
Page Nos : 250-253
Description :
Vermicompost is the organic fertilizer obtained from units of vermiculture. The term vermicomposting means the use of earthworms for composting organic residues into good quality of bio-fertilizer (Vermicompost). Our study examines the effect of vermicompost and Cattle dung on the growth and development of tomato plant. When treatment of vermicompost and Cattle dung was given to the tomato plants, it showed a significant growth of plants. Vermicompost when mixed with cow dung increased the shoot length to 22.45 cm as compared to control 18.54 cm. When treatment of vermicompost and Cattle dung was given to the tomato plants, it was observed thatnumber of leaves more than the control. It can be concluded that Vermicompost is a nutritive ‘organic fertilizer which contributes the growth and development of tomato plants.
