The primary objective of the review is to demonstrate the impact of vermicompost on crop yield. Vermicompost, a nutrient-dense organic fertilizer, contains high concentrations of macro- and micronutrients, vitamins, growth hormones, enzymes such as proteases, amylases, lipases, cellulase, and chitinase, and immobilized microflora. Unlike expensive chemical fertilizers produced in high-tech factories, vermicompost can be cost-effectively produced on farms using simple procedures. Both vermicompost and vermicompost tea have been shown to improve plant germination, growth, biomass, and yields. They enhance plant mineral nutrition levels and significantly boost antioxidant activity and total phenolics in plants, outperforming synthetic fertilization. Additionally, these organic fertilizers are effective in treating plant diseases and pests. As a result, they are recognized as viable alternatives to chemical pesticides and fungicides, contributing to sustainable agriculture and food security.
biomass, management of diseases and pests, mineral nutrients
Olle, M., Muoni, K. (2026): A review: The Effect of Vermicompost and Vermicompost Tea on Plant Growth, Yield, Quality and Plant Health. Scientia Agriculturae Bohemica, 57, 1, DOI: 10.7160/sab.2026.570103