Humus de Lombriz Roja Californiana (Eisenia fetida) a Partir de la Combinación de Residuos Orgánicos

Marco Vinicio De-la-Cruz Chicaiza

doi:10.70171/qe9dvn74

Authors

Marco Vinicio De-la-Cruz Chicaiza Universidad Laica Eloy Alfaro de Manabí Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8935-7951

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.70171/qe9dvn74

Keywords:

cattle manure, organic fertilization, vermiculture, waste management, vermicomposting

Abstract

Justification: the production of worm humus is a sustainable alternative for waste management and the improvement of agricultural soils. However, the quality and composition of humus vary depending on the nature of the residues used. Objective: to evaluate the combination of different organic residues with cattle manure in humus production using Eisenia fetida. Methodology: a completely random experimental design was used with five treatments and three replications. The treatments consisted of: T1, cocoa shells and manure (50% each); T2, banana rachis and manure (50% each); T3, poultry manure and manure (50% each); T4, market waste and manure (50% each); and T5, cattle manure (100%). The parameters evaluated were weight and length of the worms, population density, amount of humus produced, and chemical composition. Results: the substrate type primarily influenced the weight of Eisenia fetida. No significant differences were observed in growth, worm density, or the quantity and quality of humus between the treatments. Cattle manure served as a stable nutritional base, providing optimal conditions for the activity of Eisenia fetida. Conclusion: the combination of organic residues with cattle manure produces uniformly high-quality humus, demonstrating the flexibility of Eisenia fetida to adapt to various substrates.

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