If
you are a gardener or a farmer, you’ve heard of composting, and you probably already know why it’s great for your
gardens and the environment. But what if you don’t have enough space for
compost, or the time to do it? The Bokashi composting method might be the
perfect solution.
What is Bokashi
composting?
“Bokashi”
is a Japanese word which means “fermented organic matter.” Bokashi composting
is a process that mixes microorganisms to cover food waste as it breaks down,
and get rid of foul smell of decomposition. Many years ago this process was
employed by Japanese farmers, but now this method is appreciated worldwide by farmers
and gardeners. Essentially, Bokashi composting pickles food waste, making it
break down faster without any noxious fumes.
Procedure-
All
your food waste should be placed in an airtight container, along with a few
sprinkles of Bokashi Compost Accelerator. When the container is full, let the
materials pickle (ferment) in the container for 2-4 weeks. The pickling process
is responsible for controlling pathogens as well as breaking down seeds if they
are present in the container. When the food waste ferments, the microorganisms
produce a variety of vital nutrients including vitamins, amino acids, trace
minerals, plant hormones, and organic acids. After 2-4 weeks, the content should
be added to your garden soil so that worms, insects and bacteria like
beneficial microbes can finish their process of digestion.
What Goes In-
In
homemade Bokashi buckets, you can add kitchen scraps of all kinds including
meat, fish, cheese, citrus peel, egg shells, and even small bones. Bokashi
composting can be done in a specialized bin with a drain spout, or any 4-5
gallon bucket or a larger as per your needs and preferences. When the bucket is
full, set it aside. When you open it after 2-4 weeks, the contents inside the
bucket will be thoroughly pickled.
Benefits-
Numerous benefits come
from the use of our Bokashi composting supplies. As it is done in a closed bin,
there are no flies or rodents to worry about as opposed to regular compost
piles. Also, the closed bin doesn’t have any rotten smell—rather, it is
scentless when sealed, and when opened there is only a mild odor like apple
cider vinegar, which means you can keep it in your kitchen. With the help of
our Bokashi buckets, the amount of waste produced from your kitchen can be
reduced. In addition, there are no greenhouse gases like methane, carbon
dioxide, or ammonia released as with normal composting. As result of the effective
fermentation in Bokashi composting, nutrient-rich and bio-active compost and liquid
fertilizers can be formed.
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