What’s Included in the Kit:

This Bokashi starter kit includes everything you need to begin composting at home:

• One 16-Litre Organico Bokashi Bin: Compact yet spacious, with a modern design perfect for indoor or outdoor use.

• 1kg of Bokashi Active Bran: Packed with Effective Microorganisms (EM) to kick-start the fermentation process.

• Airtight Lid: Keeps the bin odour-free and maintains the anaerobic environment essential for Bokashi composting.

• Built-In Tap: Allows for easy drainage of bokashi tea, a nutrient-rich liquid fertiliser and natural drain cleaner.

• Waste Compactor Tool: Helps remove air pockets for optimal fermentation.

• Instruction Manual: Step-by-step guidance to make Bokashi composting simple and effective.

Why Choose the Organico Bokashi Bin?

This kit is a fantastic entry point for anyone looking to turn kitchen scraps into a valuable resource. With its sleek design and manageable size, it’s perfect for starting your composting journey. While it’s fine to begin with one bin, adding a second bin will make your system truly seamless, allowing you to fill one bin while the other ferments. This means no downtime and no interruptions in your composting routine.

The 16-litre capacity handles around 7kg of kitchen waste at a time, making it ideal for small households or those new to Bokashi. Plus, the included 1kg of Bokashi Active Bran is enough to get you started for weeks of composting.

Why Bokashi Composting Matters:

The average UK household generates well over 200kg of kitchen and food waste annually, much of which ends up in landfill. Bokashi composting provides a practical, eco-friendly alternative that benefits your garden, your wallet, and the planet.

• Soil Production and Health: Fermented Bokashi waste is packed with nutrients and beneficial microbes, which enrich the soil, improve structure, and enhance water retention. Healthier soil leads to healthier plants and a thriving garden ecosystem.

• Waste Transformation: Bokashi composting turns your scraps into a valuable resource instead of trash. You’re actively taking responsibility for your waste and making a positive environmental impact.

• Carbon Footprint Reduction: By composting at home, you avoid methane emissions from landfill waste and reduce the need for energy-intensive centralised composting facilities.

How Bokashi Composting Works:

1. Add Food Waste: Layer kitchen scraps – including meat, fish, dairy, and cooked food – into the bin.

2. Sprinkle Bokashi Bran: Add 2–3 tablespoons of bran for every 2 inches of waste.

3. Compact and Seal: Use the included compactor tool to press the waste down, removing air, then seal the lid to create an oxygen-free environment.

4. Ferment: Leave the waste to ferment for about 2 weeks, draining bokashi tea every 2–3 days.

5. Bury or Compost: Once fermented, bury the waste in soil or add it to your compost heap. It will fully decompose in weeks, enriching your soil with nutrients and beneficial microbes.

The Science of Bokashi:

Bokashi composting uses Effective Microorganisms (EM), a mix of lactic acid bacteria, yeasts, and photosynthetic bacteria developed by Dr Teruo Higa. This anaerobic process ferments food waste, locking in nutrients and reducing methane emissions.

• Nutrient Retention: The fermentation process preserves essential nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, which are often lost in traditional composting.

• Soil Microbiome Boost: The beneficial microbes in fermented Bokashi waste enhance soil health and suppress harmful pathogens.

• Sustainable Soil Building: Bokashi composting creates nutrient-dense organic matter, helping to regenerate tired or depleted soils.

Why Choose Wiggly Wigglers?

When you purchase from Wiggly Wigglers, you’re supporting a family-run farm on the Duchy Estate in Herefordshire, committed to regenerative agriculture. We produce our own Bokashi Active Bran, ensuring every bag is fresh and full of microbial power. By choosing us, you’re helping to improve soil health, foster biodiversity, and promote sustainable farming practices.

We’re here to make composting as easy as possible. Need help? Email us at wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk or use the chat box on our website – we’re always happy to assist.

FAQs:

• How much waste can the bin handle?
  The 16-litre bin can hold approximately 7kg of waste. For the average household, one bin will handle weekly waste, but having two bins allows you to compost without interruptions.

• What can I put in the bin?
  Almost anything! This includes fruit and veg scraps, cooked food, meat, fish, dairy, bread, and even small bones.

• What do I do with the bokashi tea?
  Bokashi tea can be diluted and used as a powerful liquid fertiliser for plants or poured undiluted down drains to deodorise and prevent blockages.

• What if I need more Bokashi Bran?
  You can subscribe to our Subscribe and Save Bokashi Active Bran service for regular deliveries and extra savings.

Customer Reviews:

• "The Organico bin is perfect for our small family – no smells, no mess, and it fits neatly in our kitchen!" – Emily J.

• "Adding Bokashi compost to our soil has transformed our garden beds. This bin makes it so easy!" – David R.

Start Your Bokashi Journey Today!

Order the Organico Bokashi Compost Kitchen Waste Bin today and begin turning your kitchen scraps into garden treasure. Take responsibility for your waste, enrich your soil, and support a regenerative farm committed to sustainability. With this simple, stylish bin, it’s never been easier to make a difference for your garden – and the planet. 🌱