Bokashi experiences - what's yours?

Carnation

Yes you can. But if you go back to page 5 (I think) twinklystar used to make and sell it and may give you the recipe if you PM her (just dont muddle it up with Twink's Hob Nob recipe!)

Miss_Heligan

kate83 wrote: »

Why the problem with animal products in the bokashi and veg? - surely that's what in blood, fish and bone or bonemeal and that gets put on veg plants

Nothing at all wrong with it - just had some strict veggies who wanted no animal products involved in growing their food! Wouldn't have bothered me but I could see their point so was happy to oblige - each to their own

a11waysindebt

Apart from the tap on the bottom does anyone know what the difference is from a normal waste container.

nodwah

It's got a sort of grid in the bottom to let the liquid drain off and a really tight fitting lid (my fingers can't get it on!)

a11waysindebt

I found this and might have a go at making one.

Chrispy1_2

Fred_Bear wrote: »

farmerbrown.co.uk is p&p free over £35.00 so cheapest deal is:
£30.00 for 5kg + £7.00 for 1kg = £37.00 for 6kg = £6.17 per kg

Just checked Wrigglywigglers:
£63.00 inc p&p for 20kg = £3.15 per kg

Does Bokashi bran have a long shelf life?

We've been using a Bokashi for about 2 years and just found the bran had gone mouldy for the first time after keeping it in a shed. It must have been damp there and the bran was unusable so it's gone on the compost heap. Therefore for long shelf life make sure the bran is kept dry.
ALSO... when we first had our bins they both leaked onto the kitchen floor from where the taps fitted. The pong was horrible. This was fixed by sealing the screw-in taps with silicone sealer. Has anyone else had this problem?

The_Ubiquitous_Mrs_Smith

Hi there, how's every going with their bokashi? I'm still looking for a cheap one but I know some people were having problems so am keen to hear if they were sorted in the end?

a11waysindebt

I've found a 1 kilo bag for £6.00 including postage.

My bin should be ready shortly.Easy enough to make.

FigBash

Greetings from a new Bokashi-ite,

I read in an earlier post on this thread not to use Bokashi liquid on fruit or vegetable plants. Does anyone know why this is? If this stuff is as good for plants as everyone says it is, I'd sure like my large vegetable garden to benefit.

Thanks in advance!

FigBash

The_Ubiquitous_Mrs_Smith

Hi BigBash. As far as I'm aware you cna use it as fertilizer but you have to make sure it is diluted appropriately and only used on the soil, not the plant itself or it's too strong and can damage the plant.