Incubation period (days)Greater reduction was obtained during vermicomposting
C/N ratio Applicable Applicable Greater reduction was obtained during vermicomposting
pH Applicable Not applicable Vermi-beds have to be maintained at favorable pH
Volume reduction Applicable Applicable Not comparable, as waste input in the Vermibed has to be precomposed
Temperature Not-applicable Applicable Vermibed beds have to be maintained at favorable temperature
Elemental concentration Applicable Applicable Higher in compost as compared to that in the vermicompost.
Exchangeable nutrients are higher in vermicompost