Enhancing Growth and Yield of Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis Using Vermicompost Produced by Eudrilus eugeniae from Banana Leaf Biomass, Cow Dung, and Azolla pinnata

Vermicomposting provides an efficient and accelerated method for recycling the organic matter in the ecosystem. This
study decisively illustrates that the effect of vermicompost prepared using Eudrilus eugeniae from banana leaf
biomass, cattle waste, and Azolla pinnata distinctly improves the growth and maturation of Vigna unguiculata subsp.
Sesquipedalis. The application of azolla with an appropriate concentration of substrates had a profound effect on the
growth of Vigna unguiculata subsp. Sesquipedalis in plant height, leaf number, root length & pod formation. This
growth response is attributed to the presence of active enzymes, beneficial microbes, nutrient-rich and wellconditioned vermicompost. This method of vermicomposting emphasizes the potential of using different types of
agricultural wastes for producing superior-quality fertilizers for cultivating highly beneficial plants. Vermicompost
synthesised from banana leaf biomass (BLB), cattle waste (CW), and azolla (AZ) represents a substitute to chemical
fertilizers, improving soil fertility and texture, and is a good companion for farmers