Particle size Minimum 90% material should pass through 4.0 mm IS
sieve
Bulk ensity (g/cm³) 0.7 -0.9
Total organic carbon per cent by weight, minimum 18.0
Total nitrogen (as N ) per cent by weight, minimum 1.0
Total phosphate per cent by weight, minimum 0.8
Total potassium per cent by weight, minımum 0.8
Heavy metal content, (as mg/kg), maximum
Cadmium (as Cd)
Chromium (as Cr)
Nickel (as Ni)
Lead (as Pb) 5.0
50.0
50.0
100.0
Appearance: Vermicompost is a dark brown or black, crumbly
material with a
slightly sweet odor.
Nutrient content: Vermicompost contains a variety of essential
plant nutrients,
including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, and sulfur. It is
also rich in beneficial soil microbes and plant growth hormones.
pH: Vermicompost has a pH of 6.5 to 7.5, which is ideal for
most plants.
Moisture content: Vermicompost should be moist, but not soggy.
The ideal
moisture content is around 40%.