Bokashi - Aerobic Method

Bokashi - Aerobic Method

(source:  e-TESDA material on Organic Fertilizer, 31 May 2022)

Materials

• 20kg rice bran
• 20kg carbonized rice hull 
• 10kg animal dung 
• 200 mL EMAS 
• 200 mL molasses 
• 40 L water 

 

Procedure

1. Dilute EMAS and molasses in water. 
2. Mix all the solid ingredients with the diluted solution. 
3. Check for moisture content (should be 40-50%). 
4. Cover with jute bags and allow to ferment for 1 week in an area without rain or direct sunlight. 
5. After 1 week, add 500mL of pure FAA and 10mL of EMAS diluted in 1L of water. 
6. Turn the pile if its temperature exceeds 500C. 
7. Allow to dry without direct sunlight. 
8. Store in a cool, dry place. 

 

Application

 

Aerobic Bokashi can be used as: 

• soil fertilizer 
• composting agent 
• treatment for kitchen garbage
• treatment for manure
• ingredient for mud balls (sanitizing agent)