I don't think I've ever heard of this method of composting. I'm really interested in trying it. I have so many critters that get into the compost pile. I'll have to see if anyone around here is using this method. Thanks for such an informative article.

I bought bokashi and added it to the cat litter. Those microbes do a good job! I have bought EM liquid and found it effective to accelerate compost tea and always add it to new plantings. I like the idea of pouring the bokashi liquid down the drain to help keep it clean. Thanks for an interesting article.

This is fascinating, I never heard of this stuff and so many uses! Where would I buy some?
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Thank you, Sandi, Anna, and Susan.

Susan, I think you can buy the microbe mix at most large hardware stores. I know Lowe's carries it -- or did -- because that's where I got my last bag. I bought my Bokashi kit at Amazon.

THANK YOU!

An informative article. I had not heard of this before.

Thanks, Caroline.

I have to say my Bokashi kit didn't come with the "masher" so I'm using a big old potato masher I bought at a yard sale. You could also use an empty coffee can. I like that because it has a bigger flat surface ... but it's bulkier to store.

There were some folks on the DG Sustainability forum that were wwwaaaayyyyy into Bokashi - touting it as a way to save the earth.

Me, I like the idea of being able to do something with animal waste...

Yes, it works for that too.

Great article Tee. I've never heard of it either but am definitely going get a starter kit now. Thanks!!

Thanks, Chris. I hope it works well for you. I think there's a bit of a learning curve, but that is probably just me.

Any advice you can give us from your experience?

Mash the stuff down well to expel extra air and don't skimp on the layers of microbe mix. If things to awry (smell bad), add more microbe mix and see if that fixes the problem rather than tossing it out.

Thank you! Always best to learn from experience!

Tee, what a fascinating article and I learned so much. I'm so sorry I didn't read it earlier as I was in town this morning and could have gotten some of the microbe mix. I don't know if I'm more excited about the juice or being able to compost so much more! Wow! Thank you so much for all the info!

Thanks, Vic. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I love it!

I've been using EM for years and for a time made and used Bokashi for a while...until it became too much work It's hard to make here when there is so much humidity...drying became a chore...so now I extend my EM and use it in the house, compost, garden and greenhouse. When I plant anything, especially vegies, I water the seedlings in the EM, Molasses and Fish Fertilizer and my garden beds are 'worm bins'. Before planting a major plant, I put an old garbage can or large bucket with the bottom cut out of it (or big holes drilled into it) in the hole and I fill it with garbage, yard waste, compost etc....layering it allwith Activated EM (EM+Molasses)...any worm in the area hurrys over and all the 'juice' drains into the whole. With this GREAT microbial action, the valued plant/tree has the BEST living conditions.

GREAT article.

Carol, thank you. Yes, you are sort of in your own world over there. I toss EM in my regular compost bin as well.

And molasses ... that's a great thing to use with it.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

GREAT ideas there Carol - thank you so much!