BOKASHI COMPOST

Bokashi compost buckets are excellent to use because, of the simplicity and the functionality it offers. This is a kitchen composter that is popularly called the Bokashi compost bucket. These compost buckets are airtight. The lid closes tight, and does not allow the air to escape from within, preventing the odor from escaping into your living space. It also has a faucet to the bottom that allows the draining of bokashi tea.

Bokashi compost bucket offers a healthy environment within the compost pile. It is anaerobic, and does not hold extra moisture. This is excellent for microbes to live, and actively work while breaking down compost matter. Many composters prefer to utilize two buckets at a time. This makes it convenient to gather all your kitchen scraps continuously.

Bokashi bran teams with vital microbes, that help to form in all your kitchen wastes. All you need to do is, utilize one heaped tablespoon off the bokashi bran and your compost will have the microbes, it requires to successfully compost. 

Finally, the ingredient that you require two successfully compost is, the right kitchen waste. However, with the bokashi compost bin you can throw in vegetable scraps, fruit scraps, cook food, dairy products, and even meat. You can add everything, this is amazing! All you need to do is keep adding these scraps to the bucket, as and when collected.

Getting started with Bokashi compost 

The bokashi compost kit includes a spigot, drain plate, bucket and lid. Now while setting it up, you must always make sure the space is in a closed position. The drain of plates must level with the base of the compost bucket. And just like that, you’re all set. You can begin to add all your kitchen waste effortlessly.

Once you’ve added the food wastes, you must add bokashi bran. Be sure, that the lid is closed firmly to create a seal that is airtight. 

The bokashi compost bucket is also available with a user-friendly guide, explaining everything that you require to know about the product. 

Placing the bucket for Bokashi compost 

I wouldn’t say, where it is to keep the bucket. At the end of the day, it all depends on your convenience in your home. If you ask me, the most convenient place for me to keep the bokashi compost bucket is in my kitchen. This is only because, I need it to be close to the place where the food is. It makes it very easy for me to add the fruit and vegetable feelings along with the eggshells and leftover foods immediately as I work. However, you could place it where it works best for you, maybe under your sink or near the recycling bins. Keep it in a place, that will make your composting experience convenient. 

Things to expect from Bokashi compost 

It will take you a couple of rounds, to get the hang of using the bokashi bucket, and for you to get the perfect compost. As for me, after I had gone through a few buckets, then the rhythm finally set in. I understood how to work around it. At the end of the entire process, today my garden is greener and healthier. The microbes that you add to the compost, are extremely beneficial to the plants in developing their roots, but also building soil structure. Today bokashi microorganisms are my new garden friends.

All the best guys, do share your experience with us. 

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