Difference between Compost and Worm farm
No. |
Compost |
Worm farm |
1. | Compost is defined as a decayed organic matter which used as a fertilizers. | Worm farm system is defined a system where the composting worms are kept in a confined space and adding food waste and other ingredients which they feed off. |
2. | Compost cannot be done outdoors. | Worm farm can be in both indoors and outdoors. |
3. | Compost system is mainly a hot system with elevated temperature. | Worm farm is mainly a cool system with temperature around 18-25 degrees. |
4. | In compost system, microorganisms helps to break down organic matters. | In worm farm system, worms mainly helps to break down organic matter. |
5. | In compost system, you can add onion, citrus and tea or coffee grounds. | In worm compost system, you can’t add onion, citrus and tea or coffee grounds. |
6. | Compost system takes longer time to produce fertilizers. | Worm farm system take 2 to 4 months to produce fertilizers. |
7. | Compost is a high temperature process. | Worm farm is a low temperature process. |