Number of beds: 2
Size per bed: 30 ft × 4 ft
Total area: 240 sq. ft
Worms: 50 kg (Red Wigglers)
👉 This is a high-density setup, meaning:
Faster composting
Higher output per cycle
50 kg × Rs. 2,500 = Rs. 125,000
Bed construction / 40,000 – 60,000
Shade net / 20,000
Raw material / 10,000
Total Investment / 195,000 – 215,000
With 240 sq. ft:
Normal output: ~1 ton per cycle
With 50 kg worms: 1.2 – 1.5 tons per cycle
⏱ Cycle duration: 45–50 days
👉 Faster cycles due to higher worm density
Selling price: Rs. 30 per kg
Production / Revenue
1200 kg / Rs. 36,000
1500 kg / Rs. 45,000
👉 Per cycle (≈1.5 months):
Rs. 36,000 – 45,000
Cycles per year: 7–8
👉 Annual revenue:
Rs. 250,000 – 350,000
Initial investment: ~Rs. 200,000
Monthly avg income: Rs. 25,000 – 30,000
👉 Break-even time: 6–8 months
Construct brick beds (1.5 ft height)
Line with plastic sheet
Install shade net
Use pre-composted cow dung (10–15 days old)
Add vegetable/fruit waste
Distribute 50 kg worms evenly across both beds
Maintain moisture (60–70%)
Water lightly daily
Avoid direct sunlight
No chemicals or meat waste
Compost ready in 45–50 days
Separate worms for reuse
Pack and sell
Nurseries (best buyers)
Local farmers
Kitchen gardeners
Facebook Marketplace
WhatsApp groups
Daraz
With 50 kg worms, you can also:
✔ Sell worms (high demand)
✔ Produce Vermiwash (liquid fertilizer)
✔ Offer starter kits to home gardeners
50 kg worms is aggressive for beginners
Only go with this if:
You have consistent raw material supply
You have confirmed buyers or marketing plan
👉 Otherwise, starting with 20–30 kg is safer
Focus on quality (odorless, fine compost)
Use good packaging (5kg / 10kg bags)
Build a brand (e.g., Ibrahim Farms Organic Compost)
Offer free samples to nurseries