Ever find yourself staring at your kitchen scraps, wondering if there’s a better way than just tossing them in the bin? Well, good news – there is! You can transform your everyday waste into garden gold.
Your Easy Guide to Sustainable Gardening
More and more, households are seeing the value of being environmentally conscious and responsible. Using kitchen scraps to make bokashi compost is an easy way to remain eco-friendly while ensuring a green and thriving garden.
What You Need:
Kitchen scraps (apple cores, potato peels, leftover quiche, and more!)
Bokashi bran (the secret component for efficient breakdown)
Instructions:
Step 1:
Gather kitchen castaways – from veggie peels to the remains of yesterday’s meals. These seemingly useless food scraps all part of the transformation process!
Step 2:
Get some bokashi for your compost. Bokashi is a Japanese marvel that turns your scraps into nutrient-rich compost. This bran, infused with essential micronutrients, can break anything down, even dairy products!
Step 3:
Put your scraps into a special bin designed for composting. The bin, with its tiny holes for aeration, is where Bokashi works its magic. Remember to seal it tightly to keep that anaerobic process going smoothly.
Step 4:
Every time you add scraps, sprinkle in a handful or two of bokashi bran. This will help with the breakdown process. Once you are done, seal the bin up again.
Step 5:
As the scraps break down, you’ll collect the compost from the bottom. This mixture is full of nutrients. Use it in your garden, in planting trenches, or pour it into your compost heap.
Step 6:
When the bin has done its job, the remaining material can be used for the same process. This system keeps breaking down waste, reducing your environmental footprint and creating a sustainable cycle.
Cheers to a greener, more sustainable you! With Bokashi, your kitchen scraps become the driving force behind a thriving garden.
