Bokashi Brothers Bokashi™ 3 kg (6.6 lb) bulk poly bag boxed.

Description

This is a bulk bag which does not stand up or zipper close like our 1 kg bags.  It is a simple poly bag with twist tie closure.
AAG Biotics produces this same bokashi for one of the top-selling national brands.  Now you can buy direct and save!
Comparable to SCD All Seasons Bokashi.
Bokashi
is a Japanese word that means "fermented organic matter." It can be used as a soil amendment to increase the nutrient level and microbial diversity of the soil for planting.
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Bokashi Brothers Bokashi
is cultured using industry leading
SCD Probiotics Technology
.
The Probiotic Inoculants used in the fermentation process consists of
14 distinct beneficial microbes
for greater
biodiversity
.
This “
consortium
“ of good microbes working together
in your
food waste composter and in your soil
releases enzymes
, vitamins, mineral and other
micronutrients
that are
Probiotic
or “life generating
”.
Your soil and the plants that grow in it find more available nutrition because of the work of these good microbes.
As a bonus
– many studies show that the lactic acid microbes suppress E.Coli, Salmonella and many other pathogens and therefore, making Bokashi Brothers Bokashi a pathogenic-free and hazardous-free organic Probiotic inoculant.
Bokashi Brothers
Bokashi™ is used as:
Compost starter in home composting efforts
Compost starter in large-scale composting operations
Fermentation starter
Soil conditioner
Beneficial microbial inoculate
Bokashi Brothers Bokashi™ can be used as a microbial inoculant in situations where a liquid inoculant would be less effective such as in composting food waste and in compost toilets.
Bokashi Brothers Bokashi™ is for use in organic production of recycled food waste. It also helps to cultivate the beneficial microorganisms as food decomposes, speeding the process of fermentation and reducing foul odors.
Usage:
Household Applications
Use Bokashi Brothers Bokashi™ when composting kitchen/household wastes using the All Seasons Indoor Composter™.
In a kitchen compost bucket, sprinkle Bokashi Brothers Bokashi™ directly on top of kitchen food waste and close the lid. It is very important to cover the entire surface of food waste with
Bokashi Brothers Bokashi™.
When added,
Bokashi Brothers Bokashi™
will begin a fermentation process that will neutralize odors, increase the mineral content and prepare food waste to become high quality compost. Repeat the process, until the bucket is full.
Use it to control odors in kitty litter boxes.
Ingredients:
Wheat Bran, Rice Bran, Purified and Structured Water, Sugar Cane Blackstrap Molasses, Mineral Rock Salt, SCD Probiotics Technology.
Storage:
Keep closed in an air-tight bag.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Food Waste Composting with Bokashi
What is Probiotic Bokashi Composting?
It is the process of pickling/fermenting organic waste material. It is done in a specialized container by excluding oxygen with Rice/Wheat Bran inoculated with
Probiotic Beneficial
Microbes (PBM) that are added to the food scraps in the container.  In the bucket the “compost” is not finished and looks nothing like traditional black composting- that change happens when you complete the final step of burying the fermented food waste.
What food waste can I add to my bucket?
Any food waste products!  This includes meat, dairy, egg shells and etc.  What you compost can change the smell so adjust as you see fit. Bones will take years to break down in the soil but supply a real slow release source of calcium etc.  Fruits and veggie scraps make sweeter smelling compost.
How should my bokashi composter smell?
We all have different reactions to smells. When your Food Waste Bokashi Composting Bucket is working properly the food waste will be “fermenting” rather than “rotting”.  When you open the bucket the smell “pickled”.
What should it look like?
The color should be similar to the food waste you put in and then more towards light brown as the Bokashi does its work.  You often see white mold on the surface – this is fine as it is the yeasts doing their thing.  If you see black mold or dark green mold – try more bokashi and if that does not eliminate these molds then start over with a well rinsed bucket.
What happens when I bury it in the ground?
Now you will begin to see the dark black “compost” within 2 or 4 weeks
.
The soil microbes very rapidly finish the job converting your fermented (anaerobically digested) organic waste to a dark nutrient rich and beautifully textured soil for your plants.  Faster decomposition is observed at higher temperature.  You can also mix it into your traditional compost pile.
What microbes are in Bokashi?
Probiotic Beneficial Microbes (PBM)! These are beneficial microbes found in wine, yogurt and cheese. They are not harmful but beneficial to humans. The combination has been found to be highly effective in anaerobic digestion of food waste and highly inhibitive against many food borne pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella.
Is the Bokashi safe for my pets?
Yes – even if they eat some of it.
Why is Bokashi composting better?
Compared to traditional composting there is a number of advantages to Bokashi composting and in laymen's term
,
it comes down to better nutrient retention in the final compost (higher nitrogen and other plant nutrients) and finally it is much faster and space efficient with less odor produced.  Plus you are saving and reutilizing the nutrients and energy you paid for when you bought the food and in turn reducing the load on the landfill and the water treatment plant in your community.  It is a win–win.
What is the Bokashi Tea that I can drain from the bucket’s spigot?
Bokashi Tea is a liquid full of beneficial microbes, enzymes, vitamins, organic acids and micro-nutrients from the bokashi composting process.  You want to draw it off at least once per week because we do not want the bottom of the compost to be sitting in liquid.
How do I use the Bokashi Tea?
It is best used diluted for plants (1 tablespoon per gallon of water) before applying it to foliage or as a soil drench.  If you use a septic system or just want to help out the city water treatment plant – pour it down the drain undiluted – the microbes will help your tank work well and help keep lines clear.
How should I store my Bokashi?
Keep it out of the direct sun in a protected enclosure away from heat and moisture.
Where should I put the Probiotic Bokashi Composter?
You should place the system where it is easy for you to use but out of direct sunlight and away from any heaters. It is going to work best if kept at ambient temperature around 50-90F. If you keep it outdoors please keep it out of direct sunlight. The UV rays will kill microbes and can harm the plastic material making it brittle and shortening the life of your system.
Why do I need two Bokashi Composters?
When you fill the first system, the last added waste material is just beginning the fermentation process. It needs about 7 days to complete this process. You can be filling one while the other “finishes”.  You can use a sealable five gallon bucket for the “finishing” bucket but you loose the spigot for tea.  Fill the bucket about half way with shredded plain paper to absorb the moisture.
Do I have to worry about gases being produced during my fermentation process?
No. Unlike traditional composting, no measurable methane and / or ammonia gases are being produced and you will not notice any bad odors. It is perfectly safe to operate in the home.
Do I have to tamp down the food scraps?
No – it is an anaerobic process meaning without oxygen so tamping the food waste after you sprinkle on the bokashi helps but it is not critical.
How much bokashi is enough
?   Well since we sell Bokashi we could say use lots but you only need enough to keep the fermentation process going.    Normally that is about 1/3 of a 2.2 lb bag per bucket.  Use enough to keep the process smelling sweet and pickled.