Have you ever wondered why vermicompost is so popular among gardeners? Is this fertilizer really better than other organic fertilizers? With so many brands on the market, which is the best choice? Let's explore the top 10 most popular vermicompost products today, evaluate the pros and cons of each type to find the best product for your plants!
What is vermicompost? Why should you use it?
Vermicompost (Perionyx excavatus) is formed from the digestive process of earthworms when they absorb organic matter such as cow manure, pig manure or decomposed humus. This product is not only nutritious for plants, but also safe, friendly to the environment, users and pets.
Some of the outstanding benefits of vermicompost include:
- Improves soil structure, making soil loose and rich in nutrients.
- Contains many beneficial microorganisms, helping plants absorb minerals effectively.
- Contains humic and fulvic acids to help stimulate healthy root and shoot growth.
- Safe, no burning of roots when over-fertilized.
- Reduce pests and diseases by inhibiting fungi in the soil.
Is vermicompost better than other organic fertilizers?
Overall, vermicompost compared to other organic fertilizers such as cow manure, chicken manure, goat manure and fish protein has better and worse points. Details as shown in the table below:
Top 10 most popular vermicompost products today
1. SFARM vermicompost
SFARM, a Vietnamese brand developed since 2013 specializing in organic fertilizers, biological products, growing media and clean soil... for plants. This is a familiar brand for green-healthy plant growing enthusiasts (organic farming practices).
SFARM vermicompost pellets Specialized for ornamental plants, bonsai, indoor plants...
- Source: Dang Gia Trang Production Trading Service Co., Ltd. - the leading supplier of vermicompost in Vietnam with the brand name SFARM.
- Advantage: Rich in nutrients, high purity, suitable for all types of plants.
- Disadvantages: Higher price than some other products.
Sfarm Pb01 premium vermicompost – powder form
2. High-quality vermicompost of Song Gia Cooperative
Song Gia Farm is a brand developed since 2022. It is a pioneer in research, production and trade of biotechnology in Hai Phong. With the mission of developing sustainable agriculture, Song Gia Farm provides microbial products, organic fertilizers and green farming solutions, helping to improve soil, protect the environment and increase crop productivity.
Although officially established 2 years ago, Song Gia Farm has gradually affirmed its position in the organic agricultural market in Hai Phong.
- Source: Song Gia Farm Green Agriculture Company Limited
- Advantage: Rich in organic humus, good soil improvement, suitable for clean vegetables.
- Disadvantages: Need to combine with other fertilizers to optimize nutrition.
3. Mekong TTS vermicompost
Mekong TTS – Natural quality, safe agricultural products – is a brand from Clean Farm Joint Stock Company established in 2017. Providing clean organic fertilizers, bringing sustainable and safe agricultural solutions. Mekong TTS is gradually becoming a familiar brand to urban farmers across the country.
- Source: Clean Farm Joint Stock Company
- Advantage: Suitable for fruit trees, helps the soil to be loose and retain moisture well.
- Disadvantages: Long-term use is required to see clear results.
4. Dai Sanh vermicompost
Dai Sanh earthworms is a new brand that has been developed for about 3 years. Dai Sanh develops and distributes mainly in Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong and a few in Da Nang. Although the brand is new, it has been affirming its position in the target customer segment.
- Source: Dai Sanh earthworm farm
- Advantage: Guaranteed quality, suitable for ornamental flowers.
- Disadvantages: Restrictions on market distribution.
5. Lavamix vermicompost
Lavamix – one of two brands developed by Duc Thuan Company. This is a brand associated with traditional organic fertilizer products, organic soil, seeds, gardening tools. It is a brand with product lines serving the urban agriculture sector: growing organic vegetables, ornamental flowers, orchids, bonsai in households.
- Source: Duc Thuan Trading and Service Company Limited
- Advantage: Rich in nutrients, supports microbial growth.
- Disadvantages: Price is higher than some similar products.
6. Monrovia Vietnam Vermicompost
Monrovia Vietnam, with the mission of enhancing the beauty of Vietnam, is a familiar brand for those who grow ornamental plants, decorate green and healthy living spaces... The national product is Monrovia pots, which are always popularly used nationwide. In addition, Monrovia also develops many other products, including vermicompost.
- Source: monrovia.vn
- Advantage: Stable quality, suitable for many types of plants.
- Disadvantages: High price due to import.
7. TOTT's Fertilizer vermicompost
Tottfertilizer, a brand developed in 2023, specializes in providing fertilizers and gardening tools for ornamental flowers and industrial plants. This is a new brand, but is gradually becoming popular with gardeners on the Shopee e-commerce platform.
- Source: Pham Nguyen D.T Trading and Service Company Limited
- Advantage: Convenient tablet form, easy to store.
- Disadvantages: Not widely available in Vietnam.
8. Vermicompost Tropical Premium
Tropical is a brand developed since 2016, operating in the fields of distribution - import - design, construction - production... specializing in the segment of ornamental plants, bonsai, landscape...
Tropical Premium vermicompost is a dedicated product of our research and development team, Tropical Co. The product is exploited from a vermicompost farm in Ba Ria Vung Tau where there are many large-scale cow farms.
- Source: Tropical Co.
- Advantage: High organic content, suitable for ornamental plants.
- Disadvantages: Not widely available in Vietnam.
9. Vermicompost SHA Vietnam
SHA Vietnam is known as a pioneer in the production and distribution of sustainable organic agriculture: vermicompost (worm castings), microbial soil, various types of cow manure (decomposed, dry, processed...), coconut peat, ash, rice husks... With extensive experience in the field, SHA owns a system of agents and retail stores nationwide.
- Source: SHA Vietnam Production and Distribution Joint Stock Company.
- Advantage: Improves soil health, supports microorganisms.
- Disadvantages: High cost.
How to choose the right vermicompost for your home garden
Each type of vermicompost has its own characteristics, so choosing the right product will help plants grow optimally:
- Growing clean vegetables: SFARM, Song Gia Cooperative or Clean Farm. These are types of vermicompost rich in organic humus, helping vegetables grow quickly, safely and disease-free.
- Growing ornamental plants, indoor plants: Lavamix, Monrovia or SHA. These have stable nutritional content, helping plants stay green for a long time.
- Growing cacti and succulents: TOTT's fertilizer or Tropical Premium. These two have a light texture, suitable for drought-tolerant plants.
- Growing fruit trees: Mekong or Guilin. These are options to help fruit trees grow sustainably and increase productivity.
Vermicompost is a great choice for organic farming and home gardening, it comes in 2 forms: Powder & TabletDepending on your specific needs, you can choose the right product to ensure healthy plant growth.
