Comments (5)
See 2 more comments
carolebakeramethyst
The Bokashi system works exceptionally well for my family. It is a closed system that is contained in a small bin and it uses Effective Microbe mixture with rice bran (available from Bunnings or online) to ferment the contents. The Japanese pioneered the system and use the juice produced to clean streams and piggeries, as well as, feed plants. The fermented mash is dug into soil and produces perfect compost in two to three weeks. There are no smells to attract flies or rats, as can happen with a badly managed compost bin. If you live in a flat, then, community gardens are most grateful for the left over mash to supplement their soil. We have two bins so that the full bin can sit for a couple of weeks before emptying. The juice feeds indoor plants and Bokashi juice is akin to "Jack and the beanstalk" rocket fuel. Plant growth is phenomenal after using the juice and the mash. Juice is mixed 1:100 so any leftovers can be used to freshen up sinks and drains.
3 Likes
shadow5
Sounds great . . . a bit more effective than the icecream container I keep under the kitchen sink! Thanks for your post, I'll look into the Bokashi system :)
Like
Lauren Nicholson
In my area there are lots of rats and in the past I have found my compost has been providing a lovely place for them to live, no matter how many times I turned it. I seemed to have solved this by using regular plastic compost bins from the hardware store (which have a lid to seal the top but are open on the bottom) and covering the bottom with two layers of aviary wire, which will let the worms in but keep the rats out.
3 Likes