However, not everyone has outdoor space for acompost bin.
Thats where bokashi composting comes in.
This method is fundamentally different from other forms of composting.
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Read on to learn about the bokashi process, its benefits, and what you should probably start.
What Is Bokashi Composting?
Bokashi is a Japanese word meaning “fermented organic matter.”
The bran/molasses serve as the food for the microorganisms, which are the same natural microorganisms found in soil.
Companies that sell the kits usually sell replenishment products, including effective microorganisms and bokashi bran.
Here are steps for DIY bokashi composting:
Bokashi Composting vs.
The bokashi process is a fermentation process rather than a traditional composting method.
Any food waste, including dairy and meat, is fair game.
However, bokashi compost bins have more space limitations than traditional compost bins.
Bokashi composting requires a relatively small space.
The resulting product makes a highly nutritious pre-compost for burying in garden compost trenches.
The pre-compost must either be buried in garden trenches or added to a traditional compost heap for further breakdown.
Both the bokashi tea and the pre-compost are highly acidic.
If the bokashi composter emits a smell the content is too wet.
Add 1 tablespoon of bokashi tea to 6 14 cups of water.
For acid-loving plants, such asazaleas, use slightly less diluted water of about 1:80.
If you want to use bokashicompost for your lawn, safely mix it with other compost before spreading it.
The food waste becomes softer and you might detect some white mold, which is nothing to worry about.
There are pros and cons for each method, depending on your situation.
Ideally, do both.
Use bokashi composting for your food waste and traditional composting for the bulkier compostable garden waste.
An apple with a little spoilage wont matter but avoid adding rotted or molding items to the bin.
Bokashi Composting (Indoor Method).
