Three Most Interesting Points:
1. Well this certainly seems simple enough if you have the Bokashi mix! If I can’t convince my parents to allow a large bin outside, I should be able to sway her to a little plastic bucket. We can at least get soil for a few tomatoes started before I go off in the summer.
2. The article mentions the product of Bokashi fermentation as being a “slow-release” fertilizer: I assume that this is a fertilizer that will “slowly release” its nutrients to the plants. I also assume that there’s a quick- or fast-release fertilizer. What mix of those would be best for plants? Does it differ for different plants/seasons?
3. The How-To makes it seem so incredibly simple. I’m continually amazed at how little we have to do in comparison to the bacteria. Seriously? I put stuff in here and … it just magicks into something useful? Anyway. The hassle-free and low odour advantages makes it an ideal starter bin, so I’m looking forward to pitching this to my family.
4. They’re right: saying “Bokashi” is really fun!
Question: With which type of organic waste does Bokashi work best? I assume the method began in Japan, and I wonder if the waste from a traditional Japanese diet would work best with this?
To Look For: Largely irrelevant to our own garden, but if I find others who like gardening, asking if they have a Bokashi bucket should lead to some interesting conversations.
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