Bokashi Bin Set of 2 Natural Composter with Bran

The pair of Bokashi Bins are an excellent way of converting your kitchen waste into nutrient rich soil conditioner for your garden.

Our kit includes 2 x Bokashi Buckets, 2 taps, 1 scoop, 1 bran tamper and 1kg of Bokashi Bran. Bokashi Buckets have a volume of 15 Litres.                                                                                         

Dimensions: H: 37cm. W: 31cm. D: 25.5cm     

                                                                                                                                                       What is Bokashi?

Bokashi is a new and alternative way of converting old food waste into nutrient rich soil conditioner or compost. Layering your food waste with Bokashi bran the food is broken down and fermented into compost with a high nutrient value, with the included air tight lid the Bokashi Bin is safe to leave in your kitchen with no risk of bad odours.

What are the main benefits of Bokashi and the bin system?

Quick and easy to make and use.
Small, compact and odour free, making it ideal for any kitchen space.
Directs food way from landfill and straight into your garden
Creates nutrient rich soil while reducing CO2 emissions.
Decontaminates soil from damaging pollutants and pathogens.
Contributes to excellent growth in your garden.
Low process temperature – room temperature.

To make Bokashi simply:

Place all your unwanted food into the Bokashi Bin
Between each layer of food you put in the bin, place Bokashi Bran on top of the previous layer.
Pat the material down using to trowel so all the excess air is removed.
The less air the better, so always try and keep the lid shut.
Using the tap at the base of the bin, drain any excess liquid produced as often as possible. This will speed up the decomposing process.

What can I put in a Bokashi bin? 

Food scraps and leftovers such as fruit & vegetables, dairy products, meat & bones and fish.

Prepared foods such as pizza, burgers, snacks, baked food and cakes.

Other organic material such as spent flowers or coffee grounds.

What not to put in a Bokashi Bin

Bottles and Cans that are plastic, glass or aluminium.

Packaging such as metal or plastics.

Other items like tobacco ash, tea bags or pet waste.

Bokashi bins come in a light grey with a dark lid and tap.

If you have problems getting the lid on the first time you use it, soak the lid in some warm water.