Bokashi

Fermented organic fertilizer (not composted) that improves soil structure and fertility by providing stable organic matter and beneficial microorganisms more quickly than traditional compost.

Not to be confused with Bocashi (Aerobic Bocashi).

Application

Application description: Work into the soil before sowing or planting, or apply as mulch around established plants. No dilution required. Apply once per growing cycle, or every 2–3 months for perennial crops.

Tips

It’s ready when it gives off a characteristic bittersweet odor—never a rotten smell—and has the texture of damp soil covered with a thin layer of whitish mold. If it smells bad, there was too much oxygen or excess moisture: check the seal and use less water next time. Apply it mixed with soil or growing medium—never in direct contact with tender roots—about 2 weeks before planting.

Preparation process

1) In an airtight container, place a first layer of organic waste, 1 cm thick. 2) Add a 1 cm layer of bran on top. 3) Pour about 20 ml of the dissolved molasses over the top. 4) Sprinkle about 25 ml of efficient microorganisms. 5) Repeat the layering sequence—organic waste, bran, molasses, microorganisms—until the container is full. 6) Seal tightly. 7) Briefly open the container every few days to let the fermentation gases escape, then reseal it. 8) Let it ferment for about 2 weeks.

Product obtained

Fermented organic fertilizer, with a texture similar to moist soil and a sweet-and-sour odor, that improves soil structure and biological activity.

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