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    This document provides instructions for making Bokashi compost, which is an organic fertilizer made through the anaerobic fermentation of food scraps, bran, and microbes. It explains that Bokashi composting can process both plant and animal food waste inside or outside, takes 4-6 weeks, and does not produce bad odors. The document also notes several advantages of Bokashi compost over traditional compost, such as its convenience and ability to improve soil health. Finally, it outlines other uses of Bokashi beyond composting, like making probiotic tea for watering plants.

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    Composting 101 Final

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    Pau Malabanan
    This document provides instructions for making Bokashi compost, which is an organic fertilizer made through the anaerobic fermentation of food scraps, bran, and microbes. It explains that Bokashi composting can process both plant and animal food waste inside or outside, takes 4-6 weeks, and does not produce bad odors. The document also notes several advantages of Bokashi compost over traditional compost, such as its convenience and ability to improve soil health. Finally, it outlines other uses of Bokashi beyond composting, like making probiotic tea for watering plants.

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    Composting 101:

    The Bokashi Way


    Malabanan, Maria Paula M.
    Lagunilla, Melbert Jairus
    Manalo, Kristal Jane
    Santos, Anne Therese

    Objectives

    Teach farmers the technology of using Bokashi as compost

    How to make Bokashi

    Advantages of using Bokashi

    Difference of Bokashi compost to traditional composting

    Other uses of Bokashi

    History and Development of


    Bokashi

    What is Bokashi?

    organic fertilizer

    Japanese term meaning fermented organic matter

    An anaerobic process which uses a microbes and bacteria


    to ferment all food waste

    Making Bokashi Compost

    What you need:

    Container (bucket)

    Bran

    Food scraps

    Making Bokashi Compost

    1.

    Sprinkle a layer of bokashi bran in bottom of bucket

    2.

    Add in up to 2 of food scraps. Then add another layer of


    bran

    Making Bokashi Compost

    3.

    Press the mix down to remove the air.

    4.

    Repeat steps 2 to 3 until bucket is full. Close the bucket


    tightly.

    Making Bokashi Compost


    (bokashi mix without bran)

    Making the serum:


    1.

    Wash a cup of rice in 2 cups water.

    2.

    Drain the water and save it in a container. Cover


    loosely.

    3.

    Set aside for five-seven days.

    Making Bokashi Compost


    (bokashi mix without bran)

    Making the serum:


    4.

    Strain particles and put the liquid in a large container.

    5.

    Add milk to the water. (1 part water, 10 parts millk).


    Cover lightly so gasses can escape

    6.

    Let ferment for two weeks.

    7.

    After 14 days, strain the solids and the remainder is


    the Bokashi serum.

    Making Bokashi Compost


    (bokashi mix without bran)

    Homemade Bokashi Mix


    1.

    Mix the serum into the mixture: (1 part serum, 1 part


    molasses, 6 parts water)

    2.

    Soak newspapers, drain and seal in a plastic bag. Let


    ferment for two weeks.

    3.

    Separate newspapers and let dry

    Once dry, they are ready for use. They can store on the
    shelf for up to four years.

    Advantages of Using Bokashi

    Does not produce bad odors

    Convenient

    Uses table and kitchen scraps rather than putting in trash


    (landfills)

    Improves quality and healthiness of plants

    Researches
    Reported application rates of bokashi fertilizer for rice fields on Guimaras and Negros.
    The application rate is measured as the number of feedsacks of bokashi that were
    applied to a given surface.

    Source: Retrieved from H. Jensen, et al., Nature Farming Manual (2006).

    Traditional Compost vs Bokashi


    Compost
    Traditional Composting

    Bokashi

    Heat Oxidation

    Aerobic

    8-12 weeks to break


    down food

    Processes only plantbased food waste

    Outside only

    Fermentation

    Anaerobic

    4-6 weeks to break down


    food

    Processes plant/animalbased food waste

    Inside and outside

    Other Uses of Bokashi

    Watering plants (Bokashi tea)

    Septic Sanitizing

    Probiotic

    Reduce odors

    Conclusion
    Bokashi compost is practical, easy to use and composts
    all waste hygienically without the unpleasant odors and
    insects. Using Bokashi compost, nutrients are added to the
    soil that can make the plants healthier. It may also reduce
    costs because it lessens the need to buy and use inorganic
    fertilizers. It does not produce greenhouse gasses, making
    the compost safe for the environment.

    References
    Websites

    Barksdale, S. (2010). Bokashi composting the art and science of fermenting kitchen scraps.
    http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/109/

    Christie, B., (2008). Bokashi the fermentation of organic wastes.


    http://www.compostguy.com/bokashi-resource-page

    Gentry, P. (2014). How to make bokashi bran.


    http://theunconventionalfarmer.com/how-to-make-bokashi-bran/

    Benjamin (2015). Bokashi composting: A comprehensive guide


    http://www.ecokarma.net/composting/bokashi-composting/

    Jensen, H. et al. (2006). Nature farming manual.


    https://www.scribd.com/doc/15940714/Bokashi-Nature-Farming-Manual-Philippines-2006

    Composting
    http://www.timetorecycle.com/reduce/composting.asp

    Videos

    Bokashi Composting by Your Own Victory Garden


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY2n5EmUmtM

    Bokashi Composting: Step 3 - Making Lactobacillus Serum by Gideon Gardens


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja7pfWj8VzU

    Bokashi Composting: Step 4, Innoculating Carrier by Gideon Gardens

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWTNsL4o3C0

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