Bokashi Composting: Scraps to Soil in Weeks

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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.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ New Society Publishers
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0865717524
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0865717527
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 years and up
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.45 x 8.5 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #543,686 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #43 in Urban Gardening (Books) #155 in Sustainable Agriculture (Books) #191 in Organic & Sustainable Gardening & Horticulture
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Customers find the book informative and well-written, explaining the bokashi composting method in a way that’s easily understood. Moreover, they appreciate its readability and effectiveness, with one customer reporting good results in their garden. Additionally, customers consider the book a good value for money.