Quality evaluation of the physicochemical characteristics of vermiwash produced from various sources throughout time

Abstract

evaluation of the physicochemical characteristics of vermiwash produced from various sources throughout time in storage. Asian Journal of Agriculture 2: 52–57. In addition to preserving our health, organic farming is essential for increasing the amount and quality of crops produced using sustainable agricultural methods. Vermiwash has the potential to be one of the most important elements in organic farming and in lowering the massive levels of environmental contaminants. During a three-month storage period with monthly evaluations, the physicochemical properties of vermiwash from various sources (Jamun, Neem, and Grass combined with cow dung) were to be determined and compared to a fresh sample. Electrical conductivity (EC) increased in the first month but then decreased with time, with a significant difference (p=0.05) between the treatments after three months. Over the course of the storage time, total dissolved salts dropped, and significant differences between the treatments were noted. At p=0.05, the storage period showed that F (7, 21) = 3.9>2.49 Fcrit. and F (3, 21) = 3.8>2.49, respectively. Potassium rose, with T7 being the greatest, whereas phosphorus declined. Magnesium varied throughout the duration but died at the conclusion of the storage period, but calcium exhibited a significant difference (p=0.05) between the treatments. The ferrous content analysis showed a significant difference (p=0.05, F (7, 21) = 3.8>2.48 Fcrit.) and a significant difference (p=0.05, F (3, 21) = 6.8>3.0) with an increase at the conclusion of the storage period. Since the overall nutritional content deteriorates with time, it is recommended to utilize fresh vermiwash to get the most nutrients.