Bokashi Starter Kit
Best composting solution for eco conscious home gardeners.
Start composting at home today with this simple to use bokashi composting starter kit! The great thing about composting with the bokashi process is just how simple it is. All you need to do is add food scraps to one of your bins and sprinkle with Premium Bokashi Bran daily. Once your bin is full, seal the lid and let it sit for two weeks. Then you'll be ready to bury your fermented food waste in your yard or compost pile to complete the process of turning food scraps into valuable fertilizer. This process is ideal for those who live in cold climates. Simply store your Bokashi Bins over the winter and use them in the springtime. By keeping your food scraps in bins for the majority of the composting process you’ll dramatically reduce the likelihood of varmints such as mice and bugs infesting your compost pile and your garden. The simple process is also ideal for those who have busy lives and who don’t want to commit as much time to managing and working on a traditional compost pile in their yards.
$138.99
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Composter Type
Kitchen Composters, Bokashi
/ Kitchen Composters, Bokashi
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious households seeking to reduce their environmental footprint
- Gardeners and urban farmers aiming to improve soil health naturally
- Apartment dwellers and small-space residents wanting an indoor composting solution
Who should skip it
- Individuals expecting immediate, finished compost from a single system
- Budget-conscious consumers looking for a one-time composting investment
- Users preferring a composting method with no liquid byproducts to manage
Key Specs
Composter Type
Kitchen Composters, Bokashi
Capacity
2 Bins
Material
Plastic
Number of Chambers
2
Assembly Required
No
Rodent Proof
Yes
Drainage System
Spigot for leachate collection
Aeration Method
Anaerobic
Features
- Fast and simple to use Bokashi process
- Builds healthy soil from food waste
- Pest and mess-free composting
- Handles all types of food waste
- Odor-free fermentation
- Ideal for cold climates and busy lives
- Produces valuable fertilizer
- Includes starter bran and guide
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Bokashi Starter Kit for its remarkable ease of use, making the composting process accessible even for beginners. Many highlight its effectiveness in breaking down food waste quickly and reducing odors, transforming kitchen scraps into valuable soil amendments without fuss. The clear instructions and complete package contribute significantly to a positive user experience, fostering confidence in sustainable waste management practices. This kit is widely regarded as a straightforward and efficient solution for home composting.
Know before you buy
Bokashi is an anaerobic fermentation process that uses specialized bran to break down food waste in an airtight container. Unlike traditional composting, which relies on oxygen and heat, Bokashi works quickly in a sealed environment, allowing you to compost meat, dairy, and cooked foods that usually shouldn't go in a standard pile.
Yes. Because the Bokashi process uses fermentation rather than decomposition, it safely handles food scraps that would typically attract pests or create odors in a traditional compost heap.
The kit includes a built-in spigot specifically for draining the leachate. You should drain this liquid regularly to keep the fermentation process healthy; it can be diluted with water and used as a potent liquid fertilizer for your houseplants or garden.
Once the bin is full, you seal it and let it sit for two weeks to complete the fermentation. After this period, the fermented waste needs to be buried in your yard or added to a traditional compost pile to finish breaking down into soil.
Yes, when used correctly with the airtight lid, the fermentation process produces a mild, slightly vinegary or pickled scent rather than the smell of rotting garbage. It is designed to be kept indoors, such as under your kitchen sink.
This system is excellent for cold climates because the fermentation happens inside the bin, not in the soil. You can continue to fill and ferment your scraps throughout the winter and simply bury the fermented material in your garden once the ground thaws in the spring.
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