Composting

IX –C
Group-6
Leaders: Divisha
Mishra
and Mimansa Sharma

Members:
Nitya Sharma
Sumona Bhati
Hiteshri Rathore
Priyanshi Mathur
 Ingredients Day
1
Process and Day
usage 5

agenda Compost v/s Day

Fertilizer 10

Do You Know? Conclusion

Benefits of Thank
You!
Ingredients
 Cow Dung:
Enhances soil This Photo by Unknown Author
fertility, improves is licensed under CC BY

soil structure,
and promotes
microbial activity.
 Soil: Base layer
for
decomposition.
 Earthworms:
Decompose
organic matter.
 Biodegradable
Waste: Vegetable
peels, Fruit 1
scraps, Eggshells,
Processing and usage of vermicompost
 Composting: Combine  Prepare a container. Ensure it has
with other organic holes for aeration and drainage.
materials and waste to
make manure, then use  Layering: Add soil, cow dung , kitchen
it in your garden. waste and introduce earthworms.
 Mix with soil: Add
compost to the soil  Maintenance: Keep moist, aerate
before planting to regularly and avoid direct sunlight.
improve its fertility.
 Top Dressing: Spread
 After four to six weeks , the
manure around the base vermicompost should be ready for
of plants to provide usage.
nutrients as they grow
 Mulching: Spread
manure on the surface
of the soil to retain
moisture and add
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nutrients.
Compost v/s Fertilizer
FERTILIZER:
COMPOST:
 Inorganic : Synthetic; manufactured
 Organic: made from
decomposed organic from chemicals.
materials like kitchen waste  Nutrient Content : Contains specific
and leaves. nutrients like Nitrogen , Phosphorus ,
 Nutrient Content : provides Potassium[NPK].
nutrients slowly and naturally.  Environmental Impact: Overuse can
 Environmental Impact: Eco- lead to water pollution, soil
friendly and sustainable, degradation, and reduced
reduces soil degradation. biodiversity.
 Suitability: Ideal for long-term  Suitability: Best for quick plant
soil health and organic growth and addressing specific
farming nutrient deficiencies.
 Soil Benefits: Works over a  Soil Benefits: Provides an immediate
long period and enhances soil nutrient boost but can harm soil
health structure over time.
 Cost: Usually inexpensive or  Cost: More expensive than manure,3
made from farm waste. especially specialized fertilizers
Do You Know?
 Natural Recycling: Composting is
nature’s way of recycling organic waste ,
turning it into nutrient-rich material for
soil.
 Temperature Rise: Compost piles can
heat up to 55-65 degree Celsius[130-150
degrees Fahrenheit] during
decomposition, which kills pathogens
and weed seeds.
 Reduced Landfill Waste: Up to 30% of
household waste, like fruit peels and
vegetable scraps, can be composted
instead of being sent to landfills.
 Ancient Practice: Composting has been
practiced for thousands of years, dating
back to ancient civilizations like the
Romans and Chinese.
 Global Benefits: Composting reduces 4
methane emissions from landfills,
Benefits Of Compost
 Improves soil health : Compost adds
organic matter to soil, which improves its
structure and texture. This helps soil
retain water, nutrients, and air, which
creates a better environment for plants.
 Reduces need for pesticides and
fertilizers: Compost enriches soil, which
promotes healthy plant growth. Plants
grown in compost-rich soil are more
resistant to pests, diseases, and
fungi. Compost also releases nutrients
slowly over time, unlike fertilizers which
release them all at once.
 Reduces waste: Composting reuses
garbage that would otherwise end up in
landfills. This reduces the costs and
carbon emissions associated with hauling
and processing trash.
 Reduces soil erosion: Compost helps 5
prevent soil erosion.
Day 1 – The Journey
Begins

The journey started at last .

Firstly, we added soil with cow
dung and goat pellets. Once that
was settled in , we put in kitchen
waste and mixed it all up. After
mixing it thoroughly, We
introduced the earthworms and
waited for the magic to happen…

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Day 5 – The Progress
So Far
 Enhanced Soil Fertility: The compost begins
to break down further, releasing more
nutrients into the soil, enriching it
significantly.
 Increased Microbial Activity: Beneficial
microbes and earthworms are now actively
working to decompose organic matter,
improving soil structure and aeration.
 Improved Soil Texture: The soil becomes
noticeably more crumbly, dark, and rich in
appearance, indicating higher organic
content.
 Fewer Weeds: If used as mulch, compost
suppresses weed growth by covering the soil
and reducing sunlight exposure. 7
Behind the scenes : Day
10 – The Final day 
Healthier Soil: The soil appears darker, richer, and
well-aerated, indicating improved organic content
and better overall health.
 Increased Microbial Population: Beneficial
microorganisms are thriving, creating a nutrient-
rich environment for plants
 . Earthworm Activity: Earthworms are actively
breaking down organic matter, aerating the soil,
and improving its structure.
 Reduction in Pests: Healthy soil enriched with
compost can deter some soil-borne pests and
diseases.
 Mulch Effect: If used as a top layer, compost
continues to suppress weed growth and maintain
consistent soil moisture.
 Improved Root Development: Plants develop
stronger and deeper roots due to the nutrient-rich8
and well-structured soil.
Had our compost succeeded?:Plant growth
It was finally time to testify our compost. We chose
chart [spinach] spinach seeds and started working.
Turns out, there is quite a difference between homegrown
and market spinach. Some are:
 Quality : Market spinach may contain pesticides and
chemicals whereas homegrown spinach is fully organic
and chemical-free.
 Freshness : Market spinach may not be fresh due to
storage but homegrown spinach can be harvested
according to the needs , hence maintaining freshness.
 Cost: Market spinach has recurring cost, but
Homegrown spinach has only initial expenses of seeds
and is cheaper afterwards.
 Customization: Market spinach gives us no choice on
the variety whereas we can choose freely in terms of
homegrown spinach.

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Conclusion

1.IMPROVED 2.ECO-FRIENDLY 3.BETTER PLANT 4.SUSTAINABLE 5.COST-

SOIL HEALTH: SOLUTION: IT GROWTH: GARDENING: EFFECTIVE: IT IS
COMPOST REDUCES WASTE PLANTS GROW COMPOSTING AN AFFORDABLE
ENRICHES THE BY RECYCLING HEALTHIER AND SUPPORTS A WAY TO
SOIL WITH ORGANIC STRONGER DUE NATURAL AND MAINTAIN SOIL
ORGANIC MATERIALS AND TO THE SUSTAINABLE FERTILITY,
MATTER, MINIMIZES THE BALANCED APPROACH TO REDUCING
ENHANCING ITS NEED FOR NUTRIENTS FARMING AND DEPENDENCY ON
STRUCTURE, CHEMICAL PROVIDED BY GARDENING. COMMERCIAL PR
FERTILITY, AND FERTILIZERS. COMPOST. ODUCTS.
ABILITY TO
RETAIN WATER.
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THANK YOU!
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enjoyed our
presentation
and learned
something
new . Thank
you for
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