Reduce Organic Compost Odors with All Seasons Bokashi Compost Starter by SCD Probiotics – Add to Kitchen Compost Bin (1 Gallon), 3 Pack

When I ran out of the bokashi mix that came with my starter kit, I went online and purchased this. I bought a big bag of bran from the feed store and combined it with the bran I already had in a tote, then mixed it up with molasses and water. After that, I put it in a bucket so that I could add it to my Bokashi composter whenever I added kitchen scraps. Although there is a faint odor of light vinegar, it does not reeks like something has gone bad. I'd buy it again, but I've been using the same one for quite some time now. The starter has no odor; it is when I use it to make more that the good anerobic bacteria emit a slight odor.

Kimber Garner

| Dec 15, 2020

It's what I use to compost inside my house. This bokashi is absolutely fantastic. It's what I use to compost inside my house. Half a cup in the bottom of an airtight container, followed by a dusting of organic matter every 2 inches. Allow for two weeks of indoor storage before burying once the container is full. It's okay to have white mold. Mold that is either black or green Boost the amount of bokashi in the recipe. It should have a sour, but not rotten egg, smell. The odor of rotten eggs: Boost the amount of bokashi in the recipe. In about a month, the organic matter (excluding bones, shells, and other debris) will be gone. Over the last six months, I've buried 15 gallons of organic matter in the same 10' x 6' space, and it's all disintegrated beautifully. After one month of laying fallow, the soil can be used as fertilizer (though it may be acidic).

Jair BYRNE

| Jul 09, 2021

This is what I use to help speed up my composting process, and it appears to be effective. And my plants seem to enjoy the compost, indicating that something is working. br>br>I have previously struggled to get my compost going, so this is extremely helpful. We don't always get it right when it comes to the green-to-brown ratio or moisture levels, but the compost still looks great in the spring. It's simple to use, it helps my garden, and it reduces trash.

Rhett Terrell

| Nov 04, 2021

I've read a lot of reviews on this composting method and noticed that there are a lot of different points of view. I believe I've tried every method for composting my kitchen waste, and I adore this method. For those who despise it, yes, it takes time and isn't as simple as the manufacturer claims. I'd gladly throw my kitchen waste into an outdoor compost pile if I didn't have to worry about rats. However, I live in the suburbs, where rats continue to be an issue. Yes, by experimenting with various forms of composting, I inadvertently attracted a couple to my yard, and it's a lot easier to attract them than it is to get rid of them. I tried worm composting as well, but I couldn't get the right moisture level, it took up too much space in my small house, and it just didn't work for me. I had great composting success with electric composters, but they kept breaking, couldn't hold a lot at once, and it was difficult to keep a supply of pure pine nuggets on hand. Both of these composting methods have strict restrictions on the types of kitchen waste that can be used (no dairy, no meat). This is not the case with Bokashi. br>br>It didn't take long for me to realize that one Bokashi composting pail wasn't going to be enough. The main advantage of using Bokashi is that you can put any food in it, which means that more food gets composted than with the other methods I tried. I also wouldn't want to have to deal with the second phase of the process based on the pail being full (I'd rather be able to choose when I feel like doing that major chore). One pail lasts about a year in my experience. It's supposed to last two months, but it could only last one. If you're doing some heavy lifting, it'll take you two days. canning on the job I've also stored treated scraps in a drainage-friendly pail, and there are plenty of other options if I need more space. While it took a lot of effort to construct, I also have a rat-infested rat-infested rat-infested rat-infested rat- I use a proof container to compost the treated scraps in the end. It's mostly buried, and it's right beside my leaf composter. Shredded leaves act as an odor barrier (again, avoiding rats) and contribute to the finished compost. Because I have several pails, I only have to deal with the labor-intensive part every three months. 4 months. Having a rat-infested environment is a nightmare. When I'm dumping in another batch, I can easily check to see if the previously buried compost is ready to be screened by using a proof screened container for the final composting. Screening is important because some of the larger items, such as bones, take several cycles to decompose completely. I cover my rat-trap with a 1/4-inch hardware cloth lid. For the purpose of screening, a proof container is required. br>br>In terms of the indoor component, I keep my scraps in a separate container, so I only treat and add to the Bokashi pail every few days. Because I'm using a smaller container, I can easily gauge how much Bokashi I'll need. I had some issues at first and had to supplement my dose to recover one container, but I haven't had any problems in the last year. br>br>To sum up, I tried someone else's Bokashi formula once and will not do so again. It had a powdery component that got in my face while I was using it. Because the product from SCD Probiotics is granular, it distributes evenly wherever it is placed. It's a lot of the time the same. I get about two months out of one package, so saving $1-$2 is a possibility. It's not worth it to go back to number two.

Maximiliano Werner

| May 30, 2021

I did my homework and read the reviews. I expected a vinegar odor, but we keep a compost bucket in our kitchen (which we empty every three months). I was there for 5 days and didn't have any issues with odor. I bought it because we're currently experimenting with composting and don't have a large hot compost pile, and I liked the idea of not having to use "browns" with this method. After doing some more research, I discovered that this simply ferments everything, rather than composting it.

Maxton McBride

| May 17, 2021

I'm new to bokashi and just finished my first 5-pound bag. bucket of five gallons The trash smells fantastic (in the sense that trash can smell fantastic), and I'm getting a steady supply of bokashi tea. I make a tea solution and use it to water my plants. br>br>I plan to make my own bokashi mix in the future, but for now, I'm happy with my SCD Probiotics purchase. It arrived on time and functions properly. I'm ordering another bag from SCD Probiotics until I make my own batch, which needs to sit for two weeks before it can be used. I believe the one-star rating came from a reviewer who didn't use the product properly. The bokashi mix is intended for bokashi fermentation rather than traditional composting. br>br>I haven't yet buried my fermented organic matter, and I'm hoping to remember to do so soon. In the meantime, I'm loving bokashi fermenting, and this bokashi mix does exactly what it says it will. br>br>The 9th of May, 2012 - An update is now available: br>br>Because my bokashi is functioning properly, I ordered a replacement bag from SCD. I don't have an issue with the bokashi bran, but I do have an issue with the weight. br>br>I bought 1kg or 2kg of their product, according to their label. bokashi bran (approximately 2 pounds) When I put the bag on the scale (a properly calibrated postal scale), however, it weighs 857 grams, or 1. The weight is 88 pounds. I didn't expect it to be exactly one kilogram, but 857 grams seems a little off. br>br>The bag has never been opened and is in the same condition as when I ordered it. I didn't need to open the bokashi mix because I still had some from my previous purchase. br>br>I'm interested in learning more about how SCD weighs and measures its bran.

Karina FIELD

| Sep 15, 2021