making Bokashi....

Date:   8/8/2007 7:07:28 PM ( 17 y ago)

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Effective Microorganisms


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It can be used as a soil amendment to increase the nutrient level and microbial diversity of the soil. (See product details for application examples and instruction on how to make bokashi)



Suggested Use: Traditional uses include as a 1) compost starter, 2) fermentation starter, 3) soil conditioner and as a 4) beneficial microbial inoculate.

Bokashi is a Japanese word that means "fermented organic matter and is made by fermenting wheat bran with molasses and EM (see below for specific instructions) and has been traditionally used by Japanese farmers as a soil amendment to increase the nutrient level and microbial diversity of the soil.

EM Bokashi can be used as a microbial inoculant in situations where a liquid inoculant would be less effective such as in composting food waste and in compost toilets.

When using with Happy Farmer Kitchen Composter:
Use one bag (1 gallon) of Bokashi for each Happy Farmer Kitchen Composter.

See how to compost inside using bokashi (PDF document)

When used directly in soil:
In general, apply HAPPY FARMER BOKASHI at a rate of 200 grams per square meter on the surface of the soil. For soils that have low fertility or little organic matter, use up to 1 kiligram per square meter. Sprinkle in house plants one or two times per month.

When you use HAPPY FARMER BOKASHI to maintain high populations of beneficial and efficient microbes in the soil, they will:

1.

Promote germination, flowering, fruiting and ripening in plants
2.

Improve physical, chemical and biological environments in the soil and help to eliminate soil-borne pathogens and pests
3.

Enhance the photosynthetic capacity of plants and ensure better germination and plant establishment
4.

Increase the effectiveness of organic materials as fertilizers
5.

Eliminate putrefactive soil that stresses plants

How to make Bokashi:
The method described below is the simplest and cheapest way to make Bokashi. The process used for the Happy Farmer Bokashi integrates water energized by EM-X ceramics and multiple ceramic powders.

Materials: Wheat or rice bran (or any organic material), Efficient Microbes (EM)™, molasses and water.

1.

Prepare a diluted solution of molasses, Efficient Microbes (EM)™ and water at a ratio of 1:1:100, respectively. Molasses can be easily dissolved in warm water.
2.

Mix well and slowly pour over the bran. Thoroughly mix the bran and EM solution as you continue to add the EM / molasses solution. The final product should have a moisture content of around 30%. This can be tested by squeezing a handful of moist bran into a ball. The bran should initially hold together, but crumble easily when touched. This is important, for if the water content is to high, butyric acid fermentation occurs, and a putrid odor is produced.
3.

Place the material in a large container (a plastic bag or bucket will also work) and place a lid on the container to create an air tight seal. This creates an anaerobic condition which allows for fermentation to occur. It is not necessary to turn the material.
4.

Allow to ferment anaerobically for 3 days (at 20°c) to 14 days (35°c), depending upon temperatures (cooler takes longer. After this time the prepared bokashi should produce a sweet and sour fermented smell. If the smell is putrid, the bokashi should be dried and fermented again with a new solution of EM.
5.

The desired pH of Bokashi is about 5 and it is best to use the prepared EM bokashi as soon as possible. If it must be stored, spread the bokashi out on a plastic tarp and allow to dry completely before storage. This will prevent further fermentation.

For more details on making Bokashi, I suggest visiting Vinny Pinto's website

Testimonials:

EM in Your Garden

"I started using Happy Farmer Bokashi and Efficient Microbes (EM) in my garden six months ago in the fall, and have really noticed a difference this summer with the health of plants and quality of vegetables and fruit (fig, loquat, raspberry, strawberry, tomato, mulberry--blueberries and huckleberries are new this year and haven't borne yet; lemons are just coming in, as are the guavas). Fruit and veggies also keep a lot longer. The soil here in L.A. is almost pure adobe clay -- a real challenge. The bokashi and EM are helping to loosen the soil and make it more fertile. "

Debra
Los Angeles, CA.


Happy Kitty Bokashi

"Happy Farmer Bokashi is Happy Kitty Bokashi..according to Wheezer from Kansas City, Missouri.

My mom, my two sisters and I grew up with Bokashi. Our environmentally conscious owner uses Bokashi in our litter boxes. She mixes two cups of the Bokashi with four cups of the leading multiple cat, immediate odor response cat litter. It keeps the boxes fresh and clean. I don't know how the efficient microbes work, but I know I'd rather use the newspaper, if there isn't Bokashi in my litter box. I watch my owner clean out our litter boxes and she seems happy knowing the waste disposal is faster and safer.

We're a two litter box family, but with the Bokashi in our litter you can't tell, there's never a bad smell. It also helps to keep me healthy when I have to clean between my toes.

Bokashi makes all our lives healthier, happier and better. "

T.W.
Kansas City, MO


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