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Spent 3 months with a Bokashi bin - got mold instead of compost

I tried a Bokashi system in my tiny Chicago apartment because everyone online says it's the best for small spaces. Followed the instructions exactly - layered food scraps, added the bran, drained the liquid every few days. After 3 months I opened it up expecting that pickled smell they promise. Got a thick layer of green mold on top and the bottom was just soggy mush. Tried it twice more with cleaner scraps and less moisture, same result. I think Bokashi works great if you have a garage or basement, but in a warm apartment it's a different story. Anyone else have a Bokashi bin fail on them in a small space?

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cooper.reese•2d ago

Am I the only one who had a BAD week with bokashi bran?

Last Tuesday I tried bokashi composting for the first time in my Chicago studio and by Friday my whole bin had this weird sour smell and mold on top. I followed the directions exactly, layering scraps and sprinkling bran every time, but it just went south fast. Did anyone else's first bokashi attempt fail, or did I mess up somewhere obvious?

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