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    can you use the liquid from the bokashi system for tomato feed
    my plot march 2013http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvzqRS0_hbQ

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  • #2
    Am a bit scared of using mine for anything so far so have only put it down the drain - use my worm juice around the garden and that seems to work well. Would be interested to see how you get on if you try it though.

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    • #3
      Yes! It makes an excellent plant food, but it's strong stuff, needs to be watered down 1 part to 100 parts water. But even if it goes down the drain it's of benefit to the waterways so however you use it, it's a bit of a bonus!
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      • #4
        i know what you mean about being a bit scared as its to strong. i just put mine straight into my potential spud patch 6 months to a year before planting my spuds

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        • #5
          Happy birthday by the way!

          I saw a fertiliser trial at Chelsea a couple of years ago, (I think it was by Writtle Agricultural College) and they said the (diluted) liquid from a Bokashi bin was one of the best performers of all.

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          • #6
            thanks and will start trying that. mind you mine is more of a slime than liquid

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            • #7
              Originally posted by snake the squadie View Post
              thanks and will start trying that. mind you mine is more of a slime than liquid
              I find that the liquid really varies depending on what you put in the bin, sometimes it smells quite pleasant, like cider, other times its not so nice. Usually mine is like a thin syrup consistancy.
              Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

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              • #8
                trust me mine does not smell nice. probably doing it all wrong

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                • #9
                  Do you get any mould on yours? If so what colour is it? This should be a good indication of what's going on. I'm wondering if you are squashing it well down to get rid of any pockets of air and if you are putting in enough bran?
                  Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

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                  • #10
                    i was wondering the same about the bran. i only get mould (white/gray i think)on the big peices of fruit/veg and on the surface. will try squashing it down more(when i get back)

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                    • #11
                      THe mould sounds ok, you only need to worry if its green/blue.
                      Maybe yours is just in the tub longer than mine, fermenting more? Mine usually takes 3-5 weeks to fill then sits outside for another 3-5 weeks while i fill the other one then i empty it into my compost bin. I'm constantly amazed at how quickly it breaks down.
                      Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

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                      • #12
                        yep i think we have found the problem. mine stays in it for months. i have a few of them and empty the all of them at once about every 4 months. sorry hawthorns for hijacking your question

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                        • #13
                          Haha! Well I don't s'pose it's really a problem if you can tollerate the smelly juice!
                          Imagination is everything, it is a preview of what is to become.

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                          • #14
                            i can tollerate it but i stink afterwards

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                            • #15
                              im going to order mine asap
                              my plot march 2013http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvzqRS0_hbQ

                              hindsight is a wonderful thing but foresight is a whole lot better

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