vermicomposting
noun
ver·mi·com·post·ing
ˌvər-mə-ˈkäm-ˌpō-stiŋ 
: the process of using annelid worms and especially red worms to break down organic matter into compost that contains worm castings
Electrical indoor composters use heat and grinding elements to rapidly break down scraps, while vermicomposting utilizes worms to decompose vegetation, creating a byproduct called worm castings that makes a healthy soil additive filled with diverse microorganisms.—
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Choose the Right Composting Technique Wine corks and other materials that are made from natural cork can be composted using hot composting, cold composting, or vermicomposting systems.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In India, Trickle Up supports participants in adopting climate-adaptive livelihoods through holistic approaches to farming like intercropping and vermicomposting, while building sustainable market linkages.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
At Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, a 40-foot-long vermicomposting (vermi=worm) bin is utilized in providing mineral nutrition to more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables grown on site.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
Located near South Mountain, the farm breeds red wiggler worms for vermicomposting, which is the process of using worms to break down food waste into nutrient-rich soil that fertilizes plants.
—Kylie Werner, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023
Some came up in bags of soil, some were purchased for vermicomposting, some hitchhiked in houseplant pots and more.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022
Napa’s ‘Worm Lady’ reflects on 20-plus years of vermicomposting, plus some tips for those new to composting with worms.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2022
Topics will include: waste prevention; recycling processes; household hazardous waste and alternatives; and vermicomposting and home composting.
—Post-Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 6 Oct. 2020
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
In India, Trickle Up supports participants in adopting climate-adaptive livelihoods through holistic approaches to farming like intercropping and vermicomposting, while building sustainable market linkages.
—Trickleup, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
At Apricot Lane Farms in Moorpark, a 40-foot-long vermicomposting (vermi=worm) bin is utilized in providing mineral nutrition to more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables grown on site.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Mar. 2025
Located near South Mountain, the farm breeds red wiggler worms for vermicomposting, which is the process of using worms to break down food waste into nutrient-rich soil that fertilizes plants.
—Kylie Werner, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023
Some came up in bags of soil, some were purchased for vermicomposting, some hitchhiked in houseplant pots and more.
—Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 21 Apr. 2022
Napa’s ‘Worm Lady’ reflects on 20-plus years of vermicomposting, plus some tips for those new to composting with worms.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2022
Topics will include: waste prevention; recycling processes; household hazardous waste and alternatives; and vermicomposting and home composting.
—Post-Tribune Staff, chicagotribune.com, 6 Oct. 2020
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“Vermicomposting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermicomposting. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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