Bokashi Composting or Pickling!!

Initiated this post - Fall of 2019

I had been to India recently after a long gap of 4 years! My cousin introduced me to Bokashi bin that she had at her house and was being used regularly. She did give me an overview and what stuck with me were few key factors....The bin can stay indoors, no bad odours, can put even cooked food and dairy products. Since I live in 6B USDA zone this bin was apt for my winter composting. Ordered "SCD Probiotics All Season Indoor Bokashi Bin" from Amazon for $46. It arrived pretty quick!!

Got this bin with a lid and a bottom pan (separates scraps and the liquid collected) and a bag of Bokashi Bran. Had to wait few days before I started dumping in chopped veggie scraps. Anything that is chopped pickles faster! I started putting scraps and a spoonful of bran everytime I added and pressed firmly with another plastic plate(does not come with the bin) to cover the scraps. My cousin gave this tip to have another plate to have successful anaerobic environment. So in about 10-14 days got a tablespoon full of tea which I added to a gallon of water to use with indoor plants.  

Update : Spring of 2024

I have been using this as my compost bin for the winter months. Absolutely odorless!! At the end of Spring season the stuff is moved to the outdoor compost bin. I keep this bin free in Summer since I have the access to the outside bin.

The plastic plate to cover

I collect the tea once a month(3-4 tbsp) and use them with diluted water on my indoor plants. Never burnt any plant. The tea stinks!!