Hawaiian Bokashi Compost Starter with 34 Naturally Occurring Minerals

Overview: Use 1 pound per 1 cubic yard of soil for gardens and grow beds.

Weight: 2.0 pounds
34 Naturally Occurring Minerals

Hawaiian Volcanic Organic® Compost Starter – Granular Formula with 34 Essential Minerals and Billions of Beneficial Microbes

Unlock the full potential of your garden with Hawaiian Volcanic Organic® Compost Starter, a powerful amendment that enhances soil health and plant growth. Enriched with 34 essential minerals and billions of active microbes, this compost starter boosts the soil food web, fosters beneficial organisms like earthworms, and creates an ecosystem where plants can thrive. This formula is ideal for bokashi composting, particularly in a bokashi compost bin or bokashi bucket, ensuring effective nutrient cycling and improved garden vitality.

Key Features:

• Rich in Microbial Life: Releases billions of effective microorganisms upon activation, which improve soil health by forming symbiotic relationships with plant roots, enhancing nutrient uptake.
• Boosts the Soil Food Web: This compost starter contributes to the overall soil food web, promoting biodiversity, including the presence of earthworms and other essential organisms.
• Promotes Efficient Nutrient Conversion: Active microbes break down organic material, converting nutrients into forms that plants can easily absorb, increasing the efficiency of compost piles and bokashi in compost bins.
• Eco-Friendly & Sustainable: Perfect for organic gardening, this all-natural formula supports pet-safe indoor house plants, bokashi compost, and house plants that are safe for cats, while also addressing environmental concerns like composting pros and cons.
• Easy to Apply: Suitable for all types of plants and compost systems, from garden ponds to tumble living composters, just mix with water and apply.

Product Table

Product Name	Hawaiian Volcanic Organic® Compost Starter
Weight	2.0 pounds
Application Rate	1 pound per 1 cubic yard of soil
Key Ingredients	34 essential minerals, billions of beneficial microbes
Formulation Type	Granular
Usage	Soil amendment for gardens and compost piles
Certification	In process of EPA, USDA, and FDA certification
Eco-Friendly	Yes, made from all-natural, non-synthetic ingredients
Best For	Organic gardening, soil enrichment, and promoting healthy plant growth
Reapplication Frequency	Every 2 months
Activation	Watering after application

Usage Instructions:

1. Apply: Sprinkle Hawaiian Volcanic Organic Compost Starter over your garden soil or compost pile, whether using a traditional compost bin or integrating it into your bokashi composting system.
2. Water Thoroughly: This activates the microbes, ensuring efficient decomposition and supporting healthy plants, including seedlings and those at risk of mold on soil.
3. Reapply: Add every two months to maintain nutrient levels, improve compost piles, and ensure the health of plants with mushrooms or those susceptible to pests, such as insects eating plant leaves naturally.

Application Guidelines:

For compost piles, use 1 cup (240 grams) per cubic yard. This can also be incorporated into a bokashi bin or composter tumbler, which is ideal for food scraps, mangos in the compost pile, and even doggie bags. Follow this guide for successful composting:

1. Measure Your Compost Pile: Estimate its volume by calculating cubic yards, whether you’re using a build-a-soil method or adding to your kitchen composter.
2. Apply: Sprinkle the appropriate amount of compost starter or compost accelerator.
3. Mix Thoroughly: Turn your pile or use a tub for mixing soil to ensure the microbes are evenly distributed.
4. Moisten: Keep the compost pile slightly moist but avoid excess water, as it could lead to issues like green mold or slow decomposition.
5. Maintain Regularly: Continue turning and monitoring the pile, reapplying the compost starter or bokashi composters every 4 to 6 weeks.

Additional Tips:

• Avoid Overwatering: Learning how to keep plants from burning through proper watering techniques is essential, especially when watering on the leaves.
• Mold on Soil: If white mold appears, this can indicate the breakdown of materials by microbes, particularly common in bokashi systems.
• Bedding Compost: Avoid bedding compost to a garden causing bugs by ensuring proper composting.
• Composting Bread: Although composting bread has some disadvantages, the microbial activity in this compost starter can help break it down effectively.
• Composting Pickles: While you can compost pickles, be cautious with high-acid materials.
• Compost Pile Placement: Choose a spot for a pile of finished work in your garden to ensure optimal breakdown and nutrient cycling.

Hawaiian Volcanic Organic® Compost Starter provides a natural and effective way to improve your garden's ecosystem. Whether you're using a bokashi composter, dealing with soil mites, or adding cucumber leaves and moldy food scraps to your pile, this product is designed to create a healthy and vibrant garden environment!