Organic Compost

Organic Compost from Pakistan

Organic compost is produced by the biological decomposition of organic matter under controlled aerobic conditions. The composting process converts raw agricultural waste, livestock manure, and other organic inputs into a stable, humus-rich soil amendment that releases nutrients slowly, improves soil physical properties, and supports beneficial soil microbiology. Pakistan’s large agricultural and livestock base provides abundant, low-cost feedstock for both farmyard compost and vermicompost production.

Specifications

Farmyard Compost (FYC)

• Material: Composted livestock manure (cattle, buffalo, poultry) blended with crop residues (wheat straw, rice straw, corn stalk)

• Composting Method: Windrow or static pile, thermophilic (60-70°C peak), 8-12 weeks

• Organic Matter: 25-35%

• Nitrogen (N): 1.0-1.5%

• Phosphorus (P₂O₅): 0.5-1.0%

• Potassium (K₂O): 0.8-1.5%

• C:N Ratio: 15-20:1

• pH: 6.5-7.5

• Moisture: 25-35%

• EC: 2-5 dS/m

• Humic Acid: 3-8%

• Pathogen Status: Pathogen-free (thermophilic composting eliminates E. coli, Salmonella, weed seeds)

• Colour: Dark brown to black

• Texture: Coarse, fibrous, crumbly

Vermicompost

• Material: Worm-processed organic waste (livestock manure, vegetable waste, crop residues)

• Composting Method: Eisenia fetida (red wiggler) earthworms, 45-60 days

• Organic Matter: 30-45%

• Nitrogen (N): 1.5-2.5%

• Phosphorus (P₂O₅): 1.0-2.0%

• Potassium (K₂O): 1.0-2.0%

• C:N Ratio: 12-15:1

• pH: 6.5-7.5

• Moisture: 25-35%

• EC: 1-3 dS/m

• Humic Acid: 5-12%

• Beneficial Microbes: > 10⁸ CFU/g (bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes)

• Plant Growth Hormones: Contains natural auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins

• Pathogen Status: Pathogen-free

• Colour: Dark chocolate-brown to black

• Texture: Fine, granular, crumbly, earthy smell

Two Products Explained

Farmyard Compost
Produced through traditional thermophilic composting of livestock manure (cattle, buffalo, or poultry) mixed with carbon-rich crop residues (wheat straw, rice straw, corn stalk). The raw materials are piled into windrows, maintained at 60-70°C through regular turning and moisture management for 8-12 weeks. The thermophilic temperatures kill pathogens, weed seeds, and parasites, producing a stable, safe, nutrient-rich product. Farmyard compost is the most widely used and affordable organic soil amendment, suitable for broad-acre farming, fruit orchards, vegetable fields, and general soil improvement.

Vermicompost
Produced by feeding pre-composted organic waste through earthworm beds (primarily Eisenia fetida, the red wiggler). The worms digest the organic matter and excrete castings (vermicast) that are richer in plant-available nutrients, humic acids, beneficial microorganisms, and natural plant growth hormones than conventional compost. Vermicompost is the premium organic soil amendment, with higher NPK values, finer texture, lower C:N ratio, and documented plant growth-promoting effects. It is preferred for high-value horticulture, nurseries, greenhouse production, organic farming, and premium landscaping.

Industrial Uses

Farmyard Compost:

• Broad-acre agriculture: Applied at 5-10 tonnes per hectare to improve soil organic matter, water-holding capacity, and nutrient cycling in wheat, rice, cotton, sugarcane, and other field crops

• Fruit orchards and vineyards: Ring application around fruit trees and vine rows to improve root zone soil structure and provide slow-release nutrition

• Vegetable farming: Base fertilizer and soil conditioner for vegetable beds, improving tilth, drainage, and nutrient availability

• Soil reclamation: Applied to degraded, saline, and eroded soils to restore organic matter, improve structure, and re-establish biological activity

• Landscaping and turf: Top-dressing and base preparation for lawns, sports turf, parks, and landscape installations

• Composted manure for organic certification: Properly composted farmyard manure is an approved input for organic farming under USDA NOP, EU Organic, and IFOAM standards

Vermicompost:

• Nurseries and greenhouses: Mixed into potting media at 10-30% to improve seedling vigour, root development, and transplant survival

• Organic farming: Premium soil amendment for certified organic crop production, providing slow-release NPK, humic acids, and beneficial microbes

• High-value horticulture: Vegetable, herb, flower, and strawberry production where plant growth promotion and soil health are critical to yield and quality

• Home gardening and urban farming: Retail-packed vermicompost for home gardeners, balcony farms, and community gardens

• Turf and landscaping: Premium top-dressing for golf courses, sports fields, and high-end landscape installations

• Seed germination media: Vermicompost blended with coir or peat improves germination rates and seedling quality

• Foliar spray (vermi-tea): Vermicompost is steeped in water to produce vermi-tea, a liquid biofertilizer and foliar spray that delivers nutrients and beneficial microbes directly to plant leaves

Quality Assurance

Each batch is tested for organic matter, NPK, C:N ratio, pH, EC, moisture, humic acid, heavy metals (Pb, Cd, As, Hg), E. coli, Salmonella, and weed seed viability. Vermicompost is additionally tested for beneficial microbial count and plant growth hormone presence. All compost is produced from known-source organic inputs with no synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or industrial waste. Pre-shipment samples are provided for buyer evaluation.