Vermicompost is the end product of vermicomposting, a process that uses earthworms (red worms in aquaponics) to increase the speed of the composting process. The chemical secretions in the worms’ digestive tract help break down the soil and other organic matter, so the worm castings contains more nutrients available to the plants.
One benefit of aquaponics is that there is no soil involved, so there are no weeds to deal with! Aquaponics requires less maintenance compared to the other methods of farming. However, there are daily, weekly, and monthly essential maintenance checks that you need to do to ensure the effectiveness and longevity of your system. Here are some important tips on maintaining your aquaponics system to keep it running effectively.
An Aquaponics system is an ecosystem made up of fish, plants, and bacteria, and each part of the system must be healthy for everything to work and run smoothly. A fully established aquaponics system requires minimal supervision and is easy to maintain. However, keeping the three main components of aquaponics healthy is essential for the …
