What to do if there’s white mould growing in my bokashi bin?

This is good news. The white mould is actually a fungi and shows that the food waste is fermenting rather than putrefying.

Does Bokashi smell?

No. Bokashi waste smells pleasantly tangy—like pickled vegetables or cider vinegar.

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What to do if my Bokashi Bucket Smells?

If your kit begins to smell add a good handful more of Bokashi Bran as it is likely the waste is putrifying rather than fermenting.

What to do if there are maggots or insects in my Bokashi Bin.

Obviously these must have entered on your food waste in some form so the first step is to add your food waste more regularly to avoid this issue.

What’s the science behind Bokashi composting?

Bokashi relies on effective microorganisms (EMs), primarily lactic acid bacteria, yeast, and phototrophic bacteria.

How does Bokashi benefit soil health?

Bokashi waste is packed with microbes that improve soil structure and fertility.

How does Bokashi-fermented waste improve soil health compared to just burying waste?

When you bury raw food waste, it decomposes slowly and unevenly, often creating pockets of anaerobic (oxygen-starved) decay that can attract pests and produce harmful gases like methane.

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