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Bokashi Composting: An Eco-Friendly Composting System

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Bokashi Composting: An Eco-Friendly Composting System

The Bokashi composting system comprises the Bokashi One™ Bucket and Bokashi One™ Mix. This system is designed to effectively manage and eliminate the odors and unpleasant effects typically associated with putrefaction and decay.

System Overview:

  1. Functionality: The Bokashi composting system is practical, simple, and user-friendly, making it an excellent addition to your garden.
  2. Benefits:
    • Soil Enrichment: Bokashi compost enhances and revitalizes soil at a microbial level. The micro-organisms present contribute to the soil’s health and vitality.
    • Fertilization: The system produces a nutrient-rich liquid known as “compost tea,” which, when diluted, serves as an effective natural fertilizer for gardens.
    • Cost Efficiency: Utilizing Bokashi compost reduces the necessity for purchasing additional fertilizers.

How to Use Bokashi Composting:

  1. Setup: Place food scraps into a container with an air-tight seal. These scraps are treated with Bokashi One™ Mix, which consists of a carrier (such as rice hulls, wheat bran, or sawdust) inoculated with composting micro-organisms. The mix contains natural lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and phototrophic bacteria that ferment and accelerate the decomposition of organic matter.
  2. Layering: Alternately add layers of food scraps and Bokashi Mix until the container reaches full capacity.
  3. Liquid Collection: Drain the liquid “compost tea” once or twice a week. Dilute 2 teaspoons of the liquid with 2-3 liters of water and apply it to your plants.
  4. Fermentation and Burial: Once the container is full, allow it to ferment for an additional 2 weeks. Subsequently, bury the contents under 6-8 inches of soil in the ground or a non-reactive container. After an additional 2 weeks, the food scraps should decompose into rich compost.
  5. Usage: The Bokashi juice can be used to water seedlings, which benefit from its nutrients. Overfeeding is not a concern with Bokashi juice.
  6. Application in Worm Farms: Bokashi compost can also be used to feed worms in a worm farm, as they thrive on it.

Acceptable Materials for Composting:

  • Most kitchen waste (excluding large bones)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Prepared foods
  • Cooked and uncooked meats and fish
  • Eggs
  • Coffee grounds
  • Dairy products
  • Bread
  • Tea bags
  • Wilted flowers
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