Bokashi composting: make compost from your kitchen food waste

 

Composting has long been a go-to for gardeners and eco-conscious folk alike.  However, it isn’t always easy to find a quick, smell-free way to turn your kitchen waste into nutrient-rich compost. Until now! In this blog post, we look at the many benefits of Bokashi composting and how you can start turning your kitchen scraps into valuable pre-compost.

Fast and smell-free composting

One of the most useful features of Bokashi compost bins is their ability to process kitchen waste, including meat, dairy, and cooked food, into nutrient-rich compost in just 10 to 14 days. Unlike traditional composting methods - that can take months and can emit unpleasant odours - Bokashi composting is a quick and odourless solution. This is down tot the use of Bokashi active bran, enriched with Effective Microorganisms (EM1), which accelerate the fermentation process.

How It works

The Bokashi composting process begins by collecting your kitchen waste in one of the sleek, air-tight bins. Each time you add waste, you sprinkle a layer of Bokashi active bran on top. The microorganisms in the bran break down the food scraps anaerobically (without oxygen), effectively preventing bad smells. Once the bin is full, it is left to ferment for 10 to 14 days, during which time the active microorganisms continue to work their magic.

Compact and stylish design

Bokashi compost bins are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing. With their modern, compact design, they fit seamlessly into any kitchen or outdoor setting. They're the perfect size for discreet placement in your home.

Bokashi bins, for easy compost from your kitchen food waste

Value pack for continuous composting

To make composting even more convenient, the value pack includes two 16-litre Organko Bokashi compost bins. This dual-bin system allows for continuous composting: as you fill one bin, the other one ferments, ensuring a flexible and uninterrupted composting cycle. Typically, it takes about 10 to 14 days to fill one bin, which is just enough time for the fermentation process to complete in the other.

Climate-friendly benefits

Bokashi composting is not just beneficial for your garden; the environment loves it too. By reducing your landfill waste and methane emissions, you’re actively contributing to a healthier planet. On top of that, the bins are made from post-consumer recycled plastic, further reducing your carbon footprint and supporting recycling initiatives.

Additional features

Each pack also comes with several handy accessories to enhance your composting experience, including the active Bokashi bran to kick-start the fermentation process, a stand to elevate the bin for easy drainage, taps which allow you to drain fertiliser from the compost, and a compactor tool to maximise space. On top of that, it’s dishwasher safe!

Using your Bokashi compost

After the initial fermentation period in the Bokashi bin, the pre-compost can be added to an outdoor composting system or buried directly in the garden soil. This pre-compost helps to speed up the overall composting process, raises the composting temperature, and introduces beneficial microbes into the mix. The end result is a nutrient-rich compost that nourishes your plants and improves soil health.

So why not give Bokashi composting a try and experience the benefits of turning your kitchen scraps into valuable nutrient-rich compost.