Bokashi bins work by fermenting food, and need anaerobic conditions (no oxygen). The bokashi bin has a tightly fitting lid to seal the waste. (This differs from composting which requires oxygen). ... Once the bin is full and the contents are fermented – usually after 4-6 weeks – the waste needs to be buried, or composted.

Is bokashi better than composting?

Bokashi works well for kitchen scraps, but it does not work as well for the high carbon material traditionally found in fall gardens. Composting is better at getting rid of the organic material generated by most gardens.

Do you need a bokashi bin?

You need two bins (they can be kept indoors) and special bran inoculated with good bacteria. In goes all your cooked and uncooked kitchen waste and a sprinkle of the magic bran. ... Bokashi waste breaks down rapidly into traditional compost. Dig it into the soil or add to a traditional bin.