Timesact Bokashi Starter Kit

Bokashi is an anaerobic fermentation process that uses specialized bran to break down food waste in an airtight container. Unlike traditional composting, which relies on oxygen and heat, Bokashi works quickly in a sealed environment, allowing you to compost meat, dairy, and cooked foods that usually shouldn't go in a standard pile.

Yes. Because the Bokashi process uses fermentation rather than decomposition, it safely handles food scraps that would typically attract pests or create odors in a traditional compost heap.

The kit includes a built-in spigot specifically for draining the leachate. You should drain this liquid regularly to keep the fermentation process healthy; it can be diluted with water and used as a potent liquid fertilizer for your houseplants or garden.

Once the bin is full, you seal it and let it sit for two weeks to complete the fermentation. After this period, the fermented waste needs to be buried in your yard or added to a traditional compost pile to finish breaking down into soil.

Yes, when used correctly with the airtight lid, the fermentation process produces a mild, slightly vinegary or pickled scent rather than the smell of rotting garbage. It is designed to be kept indoors, such as under your kitchen sink.

This system is excellent for cold climates because the fermentation happens inside the bin, not in the soil. You can continue to fill and ferment your scraps throughout the winter and simply bury the fermented material in your garden once the ground thaws in the spring.