Bokashi Bucket made at home

Today I made my own bokashi bucket. The two buckets cost me $3. The tap was just under $9 and I had a large rubber ring left over from homebrewing.

YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING..........

• 2 buckets of equal size (one must have a lid)
• water crock tap ( I got mine at Bunnings for just under $10)
• piece of wire mesh (from old flyscreen - I get mine at the tip for .50c)
• drill with small drill bit for drainage holes, and large drill bit to suit tap ( My largest drill bit was not quite big enough, so I just manipulated the drill bit while the drill was running, to stretch the hole)
• Bokashi powder
• kitchen waste

1. Drill drainage holes in bucket that has a lid. This is your top bucket.
2. Trace base of bucket on wire mesh, and cut out slightly smaller. Fit in base of bucket.
3. Drill one large hole equal to tap, slightly off the base of the bottom bucket. Clean up scarfing around hole with a sharp knife.
4. Fit one clear washer on tap, then insert tap into hole.
5. Fit other clear washer on to tap on inside of bucket. Tighten with tap bolt.
6. Check for leaks by putting a bit of water in bucket and turning on tap. Make sure you have no water leaks.
7. Place large rubber ring over opening of top bucket to sit under lip.   this will help make a seal between the two buckets....see the photos....
8. Insert top bucket into bottom bucket.
9. You now have your very own Bokashi bucket to recycle your kitchen scraps...
10. Place layers of kitchen scraps in bucket and sprinkle Bokashi powder on each layer.
11. Remove any liquid from tap as it appears. Once it starts making liquid, empty it daily.
12. When the bucket is full leave closed for another week.
13. Dig a hole in garden to empty contents of Bokashi bucket. Bury contents, making sure it is completely covered...check for compost in about 4 weeks.

I have decided to buy the bokashi grain/powder ( $17 for 5kg) to start with and may look at making my own further down the track. Right now I just need to get some good compost going for my garden.

I asked my local greengrocer if I could have a box of vegetable waste...I received a large box of fruits and vegetable scraps that I spread on the lawn. I then got my husband to run over it all with the lawnmower....It mulched up to just under half the box full.

I have placed the mulch into the bucket in layers while sprinkling the bokashi powder on each layer as I go. Pack down each layer as you go. 

If you would like to  make your own bokashi bucket feel free to look at the photos, it took less than half an hour to make.

I will be posting more photos as the contents breaks down, so check back occasionally to see how its all going.