The Essential Bokashi Compost Bin Starter Kit, 4.4 gal
Regular price$45.00
Sale price$59.00
Simplify your composting routine with the 4.4 gallon, Bokashi compost bin. Made from 75% post-consumer recycled goods, it includes a draining sieve, presser, dosage container, drain cup, spigot, airtight lid, base, complete instruction manual and 1 lb bag of TeraGanix Premium Bokashi compost starter. You will have everything you need to start composting!
Turn all food scraps into soil nutrients - Easily process virtually any kind of food waste right in your kitchen! Simply scrape food scraps into the compost bin, including small bones, meat and dairy. Then sprinkle a layer of bokashi compost starter over the scraps to start the fermentation process and prevent odors, then close the lid. Repeat after each addition of organic waste.
Odor free - Forget expensive filters or charcoal filters; our bokashi bran controls odors naturally & quickly. Enjoy a virtually odorless indoor composting experience with no mess or fuss!
Compost all year round - Don't let winter weather stop you from composting! With our indoor bokashi compost bins you can kickstart the composting process from the comfort of your own home, even when it's freezing outside. No more daily trips to the outdoor composter.
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The Essential Bokashi Compost Bin Starter Kit, 4.4 gal
Regular price$45.00
Sale price$59.00
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Recycle Organic Waste In Half The Time
With the Bokashi method you can compost food scraps, meat, small bones and dairy in just 4 - 6 weeks. Once the bucket is full, leave for two weeks without opening and then bury the contents straight into the garden soil. After two more weeks the organic waste will have completely decomposed into nutrient rich compost.
Compost Without Unpleasant Odor with Bokashi.
The Essential compost bin is an airtight bin that creates an anaerobic environment for fermenting organic waste. Sprinkle the Bokashi on top of the organic waste to kickstart the fermentation process and to prevent unpleasant odors, even when opening the container.
Drain your own fertilizer every 4 - 5 days and use to water your indoor or outdoor plants. Dilute 1 oz of liquid into 1 gallon of water.
Product specifications
Essential + Base
Volume: 4.4 Gallons
Dimensions: L:3542 x W:282 x H:386.5 mm
Packaging: 1 Essential + Base ( 1 x lid, 1 x handle, 1 x container, 1 x tap, 1 x draining sieve, 1 x dosage container, 1 x presser, 1 x drainer cup, 1 x base)
Essential Set + Base
Volume: 4.4 Gallons
Dimensions: L:3542 x W:282 x H:698 mm
Packaging: 2 Essentials + Base (2 x lid, 2 x handle, 2 x container, 2 x tap, 2 x draining sieve, 1 x dosage container, 1 x presser, 1 x drainer cup, 1 x base)
What Is The Bokashi Compost Method?
Bokashi is a Japanese word meaning "fermented organic matter". The main difference between 'Bokashi' composting method and the 'traditional' composting method is that the food waste does not rot. Rotting food, is what creates the foul odors associated with traditional composting.
Bokashi bran in an air-tight bucket.
Unlike traditional composting, which is an aerobic process that requires oxygen, Bokashi is an anaerobic process that requires that you isolate the materials from oxygen as much as possible. The award winning design of the Bokashi Organko compost bin has an air-tight seal and a spigot at the bottom to drain off the liquid that is produced. The Bokashi liquid, is a highly nutritious superfood that can be used to fertilize your plants.
In order to have a good understanding of the Bokashi composting method, we first need to understand consortium microbes, the main ingredient of Bokashi bran. These organic substances prevent organic waste from rotting, they accelerate the fermentation process and eliminate unpleasant odors.
Unlike traditional composting, Bokashi composting requires only about 10 days to convert organic materials into useable material, and the nutrient value of the material is among the highest of any composting method.
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Simplify your composting routine with the 4.4 gallon, Bokashi compost bin. Made from 75% post-consumer recycled goods, it includes a draining sieve, presser, dosage container, drain cup, spigot, airtight lid, base, complete instruction manual and 1 lb bag of Premium Bokashi compost starter. You will have everything you need to start composting!
Turn all food scraps into soil nutrients - Easily process virtually any kind of food waste right in your kitchen! Simply scrape food scraps into the compost bin, including small bones, meat and dairy. Then sprinkle a layer of Bokashi compost starter over the scraps to start the fermentation process and prevent odors, then close the lid. Repeat after each addition of organic waste.
Odor free - Forget expensive filters or charcoal filters; our Bokashi bran controls odors naturally & quickly. Enjoy a virtually odorless indoor composting experience with no mess or fuss!
Compost all year round - Don't let winter weather stop you from composting! With our indoor Bokashi compost bins you can kickstart the composting process from the comfort of your own home, even when it's freezing outside. No more daily trips to the outdoor composter.
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.2 / 5 from 57 reviews.
We’re starting our Bokashi composting adventure, just siphoned off our first compost tea! This feels like a promising solution. I was thrilled to buy this starter kit directly from TeraGanix. Thanks to the customer service team who were extremely helpful with obtaining some additional parts.
Loved the system, but unfortunately, the spout that came with the container leaked and couldn’t be turned off. I had already started filling it so unfortunately, transferred it to another bin was problematic. But otherwise it’s well-made and I would definitely recommend it.
I recently purchased two of the compost bins that hold 4 gallons of compostable kitchen scraps. I gave each as a gift to two of my adult children. Each was happy to receive them as gifts and report very positively about the ease of use.
I am very happy with my purchase. the buckets are very well-made .
Thank you for all what you do I hope every house in America start using your system.
maryam
Worked great for a few weeks, then the spigot started leaking. There are two replacement taps that come with the kit, but they are impossible to install.
I like the old square bins better - they are sturdier than these. I have 3 from the late 1990’s, almost in constant use and they are still in great shape except for a couple spigot replacements and lid breakage on one. They are easier to handle and stack better.
These are ok but l bet they would not last that well.
When the bins first arrived, I was super happy with them. Once I had filled one and started on the next, I realized that it really should have come with two bases (one for each bucket) since you will need to empty the liquid from both even if you’re only actively adding to one bucket. Then after three weeks of use, both spigots started to leak and I could no longer harvest bokashi tea from either bucket as there was a slow and constant drip.
I'd love to send some photos but wanted to write a quick review first. I recommend bokashi composting to anyone who asks me about composting methods and is willing to listen. I am an avid gardener and can tons of produce/fruit. I've been composting since i was a kid along side my dad. Important however, is I've developed different methods for each climates I've lived in. I was concerned with some of the reviews who were unhappy and said things didn't break down well. My guess...the method needed to be tweaked for their given conditions. I have lived in Eastern WA, cold/dry, So CA, hot dry, Chicago, (well, you all know) Germany, Boston and over 25 years in western Oregon. My dad's method was dig a hole and bury it. he was lucky because we had no rats where we lived. Happy to share if others want more specifics. I have 6 buckets of fermented kitchen scraps right now waiting for me to process. and...in several weeks...these will be black gold. I will say, however, to those who don't think rodents will eat it....my dog loves it it I spill scraps....so there's that. :-) At least he has a healthy gut. I have developed a method to outsmart the pests as well.
Store owner replied:
This is so awesome, thank you for sharing Susan!
I am thrilled with Bokachi! The tea is remarkable in feeding my house plants! I've also been watering it into the roots of young outdoor plants! They all seem to be thriving with it! However, my dogs like it too. I've placed the bucket on a lipped sheet pan to prevent my dogs from removing & drinking the tea.
I am just about ready to do my 1st compost batch! I cant wait to strat placing the compost now while my veg garden is wintering!!
Store owner replied:
Thank you Shelley! Love to hear it. You have a beautiful dog!
- Kris
Actually, I have not had the Bokashi bucket system long enough to actually form an opinion about it. My first batch is still building. The bucket design and manufacture are very impressive. I appreciate the thoughtful engineering that went into this product. The drain system is great, and the bottle of Bokashi brew is getting full. Really looking forward to seeing the end result of the fermentation product.
Store owner replied:
Let us know how it goes Michael! :) - Kris
Received the Bokashi Compost Bin Starter in good time. I've ordered from you before since you have very innovative things for agro. Like the improved design of the bin and works every bit as well as expected. I'm very happy with my purchase and will certainly be ordering more things from their website in the near future. I must say excellent customer service as well as my issue on my order was quickly corrected so thank you very much for that.
Store owner replied:
Hey Sean thanks for the feedback, appreciate you and the review here :)
Bucket is easy to assemble, lid fits tight keeping any odor in. I have four buckets and rotate them so I never have to wait to fill. Drain piece works well, one of my buckets did have a leaking drain valve so I switched it out with the extra that I received with my bucket. Love Bokashi system! Works great for me.
Store owner replied:
Go bokashi !! Glad the system is working great for you :)
Clean and easy system, I’m planning on purchasing at least another bucket. I have been using the Bokashi tea/liquid in my hose-end sprayer and have also used some of it in my sink drains and have noticed the gnats that sometimes arise from the drains are gone. I like the premade Bran for ease I keep the bran bag near the bucket I’m filling no smell on the bran either, my bucket and bran are in my pantry. I have buried one finished Bokashi in the ground and will be checking it this week- no critters bothering the buried mixture so far and I’m in a more rural area where we get bear now and then. I love the system. Wish I would have started Bokashi sooner. 😀 no more guilt about all the food scraps going into the trash.
Store owner replied:
Hey Melissa thanks for sharing your bokashi experience here, very cool to hear your process and setup
I’m excited and eager to learn how to use the Bokashi composting system. Initially, my compost was not producing any liquid but after reading it suggested that I add water, it has been producing liquid since then. I filled one bin after a month or so and have started on the next. I feel that my biggest challenge is that most of my compost is coffee grounds.
I bought these for a gift and have not yet heard back on their use but my Bruce uses them and likes them. It has new features from the original buckets which l am still using 39 years from my original purchase and they have been almost in constant use.
Therefore a f star because l really am just going on someone else’s use.
To begin with, TeraGanix kept asking for a review within days of my receiving the order. Composting is a slow process; how could I write a reliable review so soon?
It has now been 6 months. I have followed the instructions religiously. Having now dug up the first batch of Bokashi started in December 2023, what I have are very well-preserved food scraps--but nothing close to compost. Were I to mix this into my garden soil it would attract rats and other vermin.
Is this the fault of their equipment? their Bokashi mix? Does Bokashi use a different definition of "compost"? Is it possible the whole "Bokashi composting method" is a joke?
I don't know the answers, but regardless, I can't afford to waste any more time on this experiment. Personally, I'd recommend you not waste your time or money.
So far very good. Just finished filling my first container. I have been using the bokashi tea for drains (undiluted) and for feeding plants (diluted). Waiting now for the whole process to continue. I'm a no waster so this is very satisfying. Happy I finally took the plunge.
So far we have had our unit for about a month and I feel really good about not throwing away all the veg scraps and coffee grounds we usually did. We filled the container and now are leaving it for 2 weeks as instructed. I can say I am SUPER pleased that it really doesn't smell! My trash used to smell in 1 day from coffee grounds and banana peels alone, so this is huge. Hoping to make really good compost for my spring garden.
Purchased this compost bin as a Christmas gift for our step mother-in-law. She is thrilled to be able to compost in such a compact manner. We will probably purchase the next tier for her birthday. She is so excited to be able to add real compost to her small garden space and make tea.
I ordered 2 starter kits , one for me and one for a Christmas present. I should have checked that I had received everything , but unfortunately, I did not. I am missing several pieces to the composters. Neither can be used. I am missing 2 handles, 2 lids, 1 draining sieve, a second set of instructions, and a second package of the EM Bokashi. I would like to purchase the missing parts (since this was my fault) so that I can begin
It was a Christmas gift and so it has only been set up a few days. I saved a large bucket of scraps, coffee grinds, eggs shells, and other compostable materials. We are beginning our adventure. It's looking good, no odor, hoping for some juice today.
I bought two of the buckets a few years ago. I love the idea and it worked really well but both valves on the bucket are now not working. Not sure but I think a rubber gasket in the valve failed. It leaks all the time and the liquid does have a sour smell. I would not buy these buckets again but jut because of the valve. Is there any way to fix them?
Store owner replied:
Hi Debra, I'm sorry to hear that the values are leaking. We can send you replacement spigots and that will fix the issue. Reach out to customer service and they will have them sent to you right away.
Seems to do everything they say it does. Been using it for almost 2 weeks just started to get liquid for the first time Today. Followed the instructions and used it to feed my house plants as suggested.
Just finished first batch. Turned out well except the drain valve started leaking about half way through. Also had a defective lid which customer service promptly replaced at no charge. I contacted cs about the valve so hopefully we can get that resolved. I definitely plan to do another batch pending the valve replacement.
