Clean or Dirty?

Clean or Dirty?

Head-to-Head Compost Throwdown
Lesson: 5.12
Level:
Advanced
Station: Composting
Format: Class Project
Rating:
Advanced Lesson 5.12 Clean or Dirty?

Lesson Overview

You may not be aware but there is a huge rift in the composting community. Some argue that vermicast is superior to thermophilic compost. This lesson will settle the battle once and for all as students use a series of tests to tap a winner.

Teach the Teacher

Method

Some would argue that worm castings from the vermiculture process are superior to the end product of traditional composting.

Perform a series of tests to determine if this is true or if there is a value for both types of compost. Consider nutrient profiles, moisture retention, humus content, microbial activity, and other factors to reach a conclusion.

Related Lessons

Now that you’ve completed the Advanced Lesson, just remember that you can always revisit the Beginner and Intermeidate Lessons as needed.

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