Reader Question: How Long Does it Take to Get Compost from Bokashi?
#spacer{clear:left}#abc #sidebar{margin-top:1.5em}if(zs>0){zSB(3,3)}else{gEI(“spacer”).style.display=’none’;gEI(“sidebar”).style.display=’none’}On my post about making your own Bokashi bucket, reader Gabriella posted a question in the comments, and I think it’s one of those things that people new to the whole Bokashi thing wonder about. Gabriella says: “Hi! Im just getting informed about composting and your blogs are really helpful! I was wondering how long it takes to actually harvest your first batch of compost with Bokashi composting? Thanks.” It’s a great question. Bokashi is more of a fermenting method than a composting method, at least at first. Here’s the thing. The first phase of the Bokashi composting process is to fill the bucket with alternating layers of kitchen scraps and Bokashi bran. Once the bucket is full, you cover it and let it sit for about two weeks.
