• 1-2 Weeks to fill the bucket (pictured above).


• 2 weeks in the bucket.


• 2 weeks in the ground.

1-2 Weeks to Fill:

Add food wastes to the bucket, sprinkling EM•1® Bokashi on the food wastes. Continue adding layers until the bucket is full (which often takes an average family about 1 week to fill).

2 Weeks in the bucket

Once the bucket is full, close the container and let the food waste pickle for 1 to 2 weeks.

During this fermentation time, liquid will drain to the bottom of the bucket. This liquid can be used as a plant food! Simply drain the liquid once a day and dilute 1 teaspoon per 1 gallon of water for all your indoor or outdoor plants. If there is too much liquid, you can pour it into a compost pile or down the drain. The amount of liquid depends on the food wastes that are added to the bucket. Example: Bread and meats will not produce as much liquid as fruits and vegetables.

2 Weeks in the Ground

In the Ground

Add the contents of the bucket to an existing garden bed or soil that needs amending. If you bury in the ground, be sure to cover the food wastes with at least 8-12 inches of soil.

Feed to worms

Add the contents of the bucket to an existing worm bed. The pickled food waste can also be used in worm beds. Since worms do not have teeth, and the fermentation process softens the food waste, the worms have an easier time breaking down the materials.

Feed to livestock

Add the contents of the bucket to animals’ feed. The pickled food waste is loaded with live beneficial microbes, vitamins, and amino acids that are excellent nutrient sources.

Add to a compost pile

Dig into the compost pile and add the contents of the bucket to an existing compost pile.

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