The safe, clean, and convenient way to compost all your food
scraps.
Bokashi is Japanese for "fermented organic matter." Bokashi composting
is a safe, quick, and convenient way to compost in your kitchen, garage,
or apartment, using a specific group of microorganisms to anaerobically
ferment all food waste (including meat and dairy). Since the process
takes place in a closed system, insects and smell are controlled, making
it ideal for urban or business settings. The process is very fast, with
compost usually ready to be integrated into your soil or garden in
around two weeks.
While bokashi has enjoyed great popularity in many parts of the world,
it is still relatively unknown in North America. From scraps to soil,
Bokashi Composting is the complete, step-by-step, do-it-yourself guide
to this amazing process, with comprehensive information covering:
- Background-the history, development and scientific basis of the
technique
- Getting started-composting with commercially available products or
homemade systems
- Making your own-system plans and bokashi bran recipes using common
materials and locally sourced ingredients
- Growing-improving your soil with fermented compost and bokashi juice.
This essential guide is a must-read for gardeners, homeowners, apartment
dwellers, traditional composters, and anyone who wants a safe, simple,
and convenient way to keep kitchen waste out of the landfill.
