Frequently Asked Questions - Bokashi Composting

Bokashi Composting is a unique indoor product used to recycle food scraps into an organic soil conditioner and create your own homemade plant food. Bokashis means fermented organic matter. Bokashi composting uses anaerobic(without oxygen) fermentation to break down food scraps very quickly while avioding rotting oders.

Fist make sure that you are draining your Bokashi bin regularly. It is best to drain your bin every 1-3 days. Check to see if there is white mold growing inside your bin. If you see white mold it is a good sign. If you don't see any growth on top of your food scraps you can add a small amount of sugar to your bin or a 1/4 of a can of beer. Also make sure that every time you add food scraps they are lightly coated with bran. If you have any further problems or questions feel free to call our office at 512-870-8062.

Drain the tea every one to three days.

Yes, however it is best to keep your bin out of direct sunlight.

Nutrient tea from the Bokashi bin has all the nutrients from the food scraps you put in your Bokashi bin and around 30 different species of microbes that are particular to breaking down organic matter. It is primarily the nutrients from your Bokashi bin that is helpful to your plants. Compost tea has thousands of different species of microbes and few nutrients. In compost tea it is the broad spectrum of microorganisms that are beneficial to your plants.

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The rate of dilution varies depending on what you put into your bin. As a general rule if you drain your bin every 1-3 days you should dilute the nutrient tea in a 1 or 2 gallon jug of water before watering your plants. If you want a more technical answer a ratio of around 1 part nutrient tea to 40 parts water works for most plants.