Frequently Asked Questions
How does the system work?
The Bokashi bucket uses beneficial microbes to FERMENT organic waste, rather than
compost it. The end result is a fermented (or pickled) mass of waste which can go
straight into the soil.
How much Bokashi do I use?
Just a light sprinkle over the top of the waste in the bucket. As long as the surface area
is covered, that is enough.
Are the beneficial microbes safe?
Absolutely. The microbes used in Bokashi are organically certified by NASAA. The
types of microbes used are those already found in many types of food, including
cheeses and yogurts.
What can I put in the bucket?
Any type of organic matter produced in the kitchen, which means you can add
vegetable scraps, tea leaves, tea bags, small amounts of paper, coffee grounds,
onions, citrus, garlic, wilted flowers, tissues, even meat. DO NOT put dog or cat faeces
in the bucket, as these are a human health risk.
How much does it cost to run?
Refill packs are available in 1 kg bags. 1 kg should last the average household about
10 - 12 weeks. A great way of obtaining 20 kg of totally natural fertiliser every 4-6
weeks!
What can I do with the material when the bucket is full?
There are a number of things you can do. Firstly, you can bury the contents of the
bucket directly into your garden. Just cover it up with soil or mulch and in 4-6 weeks it
will have broken down into rich fertiliser for the soil; when the bucket is full again, you
can do the same thing in a different part of the garden.
Alternatively, you can place the contents directly into an outside compost bin.
If you live in an apartment, you could give the fermented waste to a community garden,
friends, relatives or the building gardener.
How often do I need to add Bokashi?
Usually about once a day; less often if you are not adding to the bucket.
Is fermenting better than compost?
Compost is a good source of nutrients for your garden; however, during the
composting process, much of the goodness is lost. Fermented waste, however, retains
all the energy (no heat loss) and most of the nutrients in the waste. Fermented waste
has the bonus of providing beneficial microbes to your garden and this, over time, will
produce amazing results.
Is fermenting good for the environment?
Fermenting waste is more efficient than composting. Greenhouse gas emissions are
greatly reduced during fermentation, there are no insect or rodent problems and the
end product is extremely valuable as a soil conditioner and fertiliser. The process
retains all the energy (not released to the atmosphere) and all the water is retained, not
evaporated.
The Bokashi bucket uses beneficial microbes to FERMENT organic waste, rather than
compost it. The end result is a fermented (or pickled) mass of waste which can go
straight into the soil.
How much Bokashi do I use?
Just a light sprinkle over the top of the waste in the bucket. As long as the surface area
is covered, that is enough.
Are the beneficial microbes safe?
Absolutely. The microbes used in Bokashi are organically certified by NASAA. The
types of microbes used are those already found in many types of food, including
cheeses and yogurts.
What can I put in the bucket?
Any type of organic matter produced in the kitchen, which means you can add
vegetable scraps, tea leaves, tea bags, small amounts of paper, coffee grounds,
onions, citrus, garlic, wilted flowers, tissues, even meat. DO NOT put dog or cat faeces
in the bucket, as these are a human health risk.
How much does it cost to run?
Refill packs are available in 1 kg bags. 1 kg should last the average household about
10 - 12 weeks. A great way of obtaining 20 kg of totally natural fertiliser every 4-6
weeks!
What can I do with the material when the bucket is full?
There are a number of things you can do. Firstly, you can bury the contents of the
bucket directly into your garden. Just cover it up with soil or mulch and in 4-6 weeks it
will have broken down into rich fertiliser for the soil; when the bucket is full again, you
can do the same thing in a different part of the garden.
Alternatively, you can place the contents directly into an outside compost bin.
If you live in an apartment, you could give the fermented waste to a community garden,
friends, relatives or the building gardener.
How often do I need to add Bokashi?
Usually about once a day; less often if you are not adding to the bucket.
Is fermenting better than compost?
Compost is a good source of nutrients for your garden; however, during the
composting process, much of the goodness is lost. Fermented waste, however, retains
all the energy (no heat loss) and most of the nutrients in the waste. Fermented waste
has the bonus of providing beneficial microbes to your garden and this, over time, will
produce amazing results.
Is fermenting good for the environment?
Fermenting waste is more efficient than composting. Greenhouse gas emissions are
greatly reduced during fermentation, there are no insect or rodent problems and the
end product is extremely valuable as a soil conditioner and fertiliser. The process
retains all the energy (not released to the atmosphere) and all the water is retained, not
evaporated.
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