Bokashi EM compost activator

On average, 4.4 lb (2 kg) is enough for a two-person household for a year, which means a 2.2 lb (1 kg) bag of Bokashi Activator lasts about 6 months. How quickly you use it depends on how many food scraps you produce.

The activator comes in 2.2 lb (1 kg) bags, sold individually or in packs of 2 or 3 bags, so a pack of 2 covers a full year for two people.

You need to add Bokashi Activator with each new addition: that's what keeps the fermentation going. Work in layers, like a lasagna: a layer of food scraps no more than 0.8 in (2 cm) thick, a thin, evenly spread layer of activator, then press down to push out the air.

Dose per addition: 1.4 fl oz (40 ml) per addition, our product sheets differ]. Add your food scraps as you go rather than saving them up to put them all in at once.

Bokashi Activator has a shelf life of 2 years. The date printed on the pouch is its manufacturing date, not an expiration date.

To keep it fully effective, store it at room temperature, away from light and moisture, and squeeze the air out of the kraft pouch before sealing the zipper. Our tip: keep a week's supply in a small airtight jar.

Yes. In addition to the bokashi bucket and the garden composter, our Bokashi Activator can be sprinkled on the surface of your pots and planters to boost microbial life in the potting soil.

That way, one bag serves your whole home: the kitchen with your bokashi, the garden with your composter, and the balcony with your plants. Be sure to reseal the zip-top kraft pouch tightly after each use so it stays effective down to the last bit.

Yes. In an outdoor composter, whether it's a tumbler or a wooden bin, Bokashi Activator jump-starts decomposition and helps limit unpleasant odors. Use 2 spoonfuls of 0.7 fl oz (20 ml) each time you add a large batch, starting with the very first scraps.

Keep in mind that it doesn't replace dry material. Stick to roughly 1/3 green material to 2/3 brown material (cut-up cardboard, dry leaves). That's the key to a compost with good structure that doesn't turn into a soggy mess.