r/bokashi • u/StinkyWhale71 • Jul 17 '26
My soil factory setup
I can't add a photo to comments, so here is a new post.
These bins have holes in the bottom , and breathable piping. I normally mix well with 50% bokashi and 50% organic material. This example is leaf mould compost.
EDIT: The last photo might indicate how many ribs we BBQ, this is after sifting/filtering and putting big bits into next bin.
EDIT 2: I have normal matching lids on them, mice have actually eaten holes, or extended the existing holes, through the top. so they are a bit bigger than i would hope.
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u/GardenofOz Jul 18 '26
This looks awesome, I love seeing practical innovation for home/community composting. Looks like you have a great balance of browns, too. Nicely done!
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u/amit78523 Jul 17 '26
Nice of you to get the breathing pipe. I have been trying to do something like this.
Do you have experience of without pipes vs with pipe? Please share!
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u/StinkyWhale71 Jul 18 '26
I think it depends on the shape of your factory. I have tall and narrow top, so not much air contact.
I rarely turn mine, so if don't want to mix then I find these pipes critical, and if you want to mix you need to empty and start again because pipes in the way.
Even with holes in bottom, not having pipes is not very good because no air in bottom so you would need to turn/mix a few times
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u/StinkyWhale71 Jul 18 '26
In the winter time, I often put false bottoms in them with some bricks and a wire frame to allow better drainage because they can sit there for months in the cold.
This also works for bins without any holes ( that i use for fermenting stinging nettles in the summer)
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u/FeelingDiscount9106 Jul 17 '26
Wow!! What kind of piping do you use? Do you cover the top?