Influence of Vermiwash on Germination and Growth of Cow Pea Vigna Ungiculata and Rice Oryza Sativa

The present study deals with the influence of Vermiwash on germination and growth of Cow pea Vigna ungiculata and Rice Oryza sativa grown for a period of 25 days. Vermicompost was prepared by using earthworm, Eudrilus eugeniae and by using cowdung and leaf litter in the ratio of 1: 1. Vermiwash was prepared from the vermibed. The physico – chemical and microbiological characteristics of the vermiwash were analyzed. Three different concentrations of vermiwash such as 50, 75 and 100 % were prepared by using tap water. Clay soil, red soil and sand were mixed in the ratio of 3:2:1 and filled in mud pots and seeds of Vigna ungiculata and Oryza sativa were shown. Fifth day onwards vermiwash was applied. On 25 th day parameters such as shoot and root length, number of branches and leaves, leaf length and breadth were measured. Increased Vigor index in Oryza sativa exposed to different concentration of vermiwash. Growth parameters were higher in 75 and 100% of vermiwash sprayed Vigna ungiculata and Oryza sativa.