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Bokashi

Bokashi

400 mL

£6.99 GBP
£6.99 GBP
£1.75/100ml
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Bokashi Bran by Florifi: The "Quick Start" for Your Soil’s Biology

Bokashi Bran isn't just for composting, it is a carbon delivery system for beneficial microorganisms. Infused with EM-1, this fermented organic bran acts as a probiotic for your garden, accelerating the breakdown of organic matter and unlocking nutrients.

While most people use it for composting in a bin, Bokashi Bran is a versatile soil amendment in its own right, perfect for regenerative soil building.

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Benefits of using Bokashi

  • Effective Root Colonization: When mixed into the root zone, it encourages a symbiotic relationship between plants and fungi, leading to more resilient root systems.
  • Probiotic Boost: Acts like a "multivitamin" for the earth, populating the rhizosphere with lactic acid bacteria and yeasts that improve soil health.
  • Carbon Sequestration: By fostering a healthy, living soil food web, Bokashi bran helps trap more carbon within the soil organic matter.

Versatile Application

Bokashi can be used as a top-dress, buried in "trench composting," or mixed directly into potting media for a long-lasting biological "battery."

Safe for Your Whole Backyard

Treat your garden to the power of fermentation while keeping your four-legged friends in mind. Our Bokashi Bran is non-toxic to pets and perfectly safe for the bees, butterflies, and ladybugs that call your sanctuary home. It works in harmony with nature, boosting beneficial soil microbes while ensuring your garden remains a safe, healthy environment for the whole family.

How to Use Florifi Bokashi

The Bokashi Breakthrough: Transforming Waste into Garden Gold

Bokashi isn't just a composting method, it’s a fermentation revolution. Whether you’re managing a compact kitchen system or enriching expansive garden borders, Bokashi uses Effective Microorganisms (EM) to "pickle" your organic waste, locking in nutrients that traditional composting often loses to heat and gas.

Method 1: The Trench "Top-Dress"

Ideal for feeding established roses, fruit trees, and garden borders.

Unlike traditional compost, Bokashi "pre-compost" is acidic and needs a brief period to neutralize in the soil before roots touch it directly.

  • The Technique: Dig a shallow trench (about 15–20cm deep) along the drip line of your plants or between rows.
  • Application: Bury your fermented Bokashi waste and cover it thoroughly with soil.
  • The Wait: Wait 2 weeks before planting directly on top. For established plants, the microbes will slowly migrate outward, delivering a probiotic punch to the root zone.
  • Potted Plants: Topdress1 - 2 tablespoons per plant. scratch into the top 5 - 10 cm of soil, and water in

Method 2: Bokashi Bran & Soil Activation

The "Microbial Recharge" for your biology.

The magic of Bokashi lies in the Bran—the medium used to house the beneficial bacteria.

  • Soil Amendment: You can mix dry Bokashi bran directly into your garden soil at a rate of roughly 1 cup per square metre. This introduces a massive colony of beneficial microbes that outcompete pathogens.
  • In the Compost Pile: Use Bokashi bran as a high-speed starter for your outdoor compost bin. It acts as a biological "fire starter," helping to break down stubborn carbon materials like cardboard and dry leaves without the usual odors.
  • Zero Waste: Because Bokashi is an anaerobic (no-oxygen) process, it retains nearly 100% of its carbon and nitrogen, making the resulting soil amendment far more potent than standard air-dried compost.

Method 3: New Soil Mixes & Potting Blends

Creating a "Living Battery" for containers and new beds.

Transforming your potting media into a "living soil" starts with the integration of Bokashi.

  • The Layering Trick: When filling large pots, place a layer of Bokashi at the bottom third of the container, sandwiched between thick layers of high-quality potting soil.
  • For Outdoor Borders: Using the "Trench Method" ensures an even distribution of Bokashi.
  • The "Cook" Period: This is crucial. Moisten the mix and let it "cook" (rest) for 14 to 21 days. This allows the acidity of the fermentation to neutralise and the white mycelium (beneficial fungi) to colonize the media.
  • Why it works: This method ensures that by the time your plants' roots reach the Bokashi layer, they are met with a pre-digested, nutrient-dense buffet that promotes rapid stem thickening and vibrant blooms.

The Bokashi Edge: By choosing fermentation over decay, you are preventing greenhouse gas emissions and keeping every ounce of nutrition in your garden. It’s the ultimate way to build resilient, disease-resistant plants from the soil up.

Flat lay safety essentials

Safety Precautions

  • Always wear gloves when handling dry amendments to avoid skin irritation.
  • Avoid inhaling dust, wear a dust mask or respirator when measuring or applying.
  • Wash hands thoroughly after use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets.
  • Do not ingest. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.
  • Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  • Store in original packaging in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.
  • Do not mix with incompatible chemicals, check product labels before combining amendments.
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Storage Instructions

  • Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources.
  • Keep in original, sealed packaging to prevent moisture absorption.
  • Avoid storing near water sources or in damp environments such as unventilated sheds.
  • Do not store alongside liquid fertilisers or incompatible chemicals.
  • Ensure the seal is tightly closed after each use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets at all times.
  • Shelf life of 12 months from purchase, is best maintained when stored correctly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Bokashi

Absolutely. While the bran is usually used to ferment food, it is a fantastic soil inoculant on its own. It’s packed with Effective Microorganisms (EM) that, when hydrated in the soil, wake up and begin mining for nutrients, breaking down organic matter, and suppressing harmful pathogens like Pythium or Fusarium.

Because the bran is a grain (like wheat or rice), it can attract ants or birds if left sitting on top of the soil. To prevent this, always scratch it into the soil surface or cover it with a thin layer of mulch. Once it’s damp and incorporated, the microbes will begin to become active, making it less attractive to pests.

Yes, this is one of its best uses! If you have old potting soil that feels dusty and lifeless, mix in 8 tablespoons of Bokashi Bran per 20 litres of soil, moisten it, and let it sit in a covered bin for a week. The EM will re-animate the soil, breaking down old root fragments and restoring the biological activity needed for new plants to thrive.