A Comparative Study of Organic Cultivation of Trigreens with Vermicompost

Abstract

The study highlighting the importance of diversifying plant resources, especially for green leafy vegetables, which are rich in essential nutrients and are considered vital for human health. Organic farming is on the rise due to increasing demand for healthier and environmentally friendly food production. The experiment was conducted in Kalakadu village, Tamil Nadu, India, with a focus on the impact of vermicompost on plant growth. The soil type, pH, and nutrient content were analyzed. Vermicompost was prepared by predigesting organic waste and cattle dung slurry. The three selected vegetables were planted in plots with and without vermicompost, and their growth was monitored. The study presents the height parameters and growth data for each of the three vegetables with and without vermicompost. In all cases (Amaranthus, Palak, and Moringa), the height and weight of the plants were significantly higher when vermicompost was added. Statistical analysis, including Pearson correlation and t-tests, confirmed the significance of these differences. The study concludes that vermicompost has a substantial positive impact on the growth and yield of Amaranthus, Palak, and Moringa. The vegetables cultivated with vermicompost demonstrated higher height, weight, and overall growth compared to those without vermicompost.