A Beginner's Guide to Bokashi Composting

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Bokashi is method of composting food waste that originated in Japan. The process uses fermentation, allowing bokashi to be both "odorless" and small scale. Both the liquid drainings (Bokashi tea) and the decomposed scraps (bokashi) from your bucket are extremely nutritious for your soil. This composting method is on the rise as it is a convenient option for gardeners and apartment dwellers alike.

Estimated Cost: $15

Materials:
2 5-gal. buckets
an airtight lid
Drill (with ⅛ in. drill bit)
Bokashi Bran
Masher
Paper or aluminum plate

Instructions for Making Bucket:

1) Drill holes into the bottom of one bucket. (Enough so that liquid in the bucket can easily drain off.)
2) Stack the bucket with the holes in the other.
3) Top with the lid, and tape the Bucket Labels/Directions to your bucket for reference. Now you can start composting!

To Add Food Scraps:

1) Check bottom bucket to see if it needs draining. (Liquids can be used as a liquid fertilizer and diluted 1 tsp. per gal of water; use within a day of collection.)
2) Layer food waste, sprinkling about 1-2 Tbsp. of bran every 2” layer.
3) Press down on food using masher to remove air.
4) Cover with plate.

To start new bucket: add about ½ c. of the Bokashi Bran to bottom.

When bucket is full: Cover and let sit undisturbed for 2 weeks before adding to garden, flower pots, or worm farm.

Remember:

* Bokashi compost is acidic and can damage young plant’s roots. Wait 2 weeks after burying before planting in in the buried area.

*When collecting food scraps for your bokashi throughout the week, store them in the fridge to prevent aerobic bacteria from colonizing. Otherwise, those aerobic bacteria will overpower the anaerobic microbes in your Bokashi Bran.

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