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Wiggly's Live Bokashi Bran

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Supercharge Your Compost with Wiggly’s Bokashi Bran! Made from our own Mother Culture here on our farm in Herefordshire for potency, our bran is a powerhouse of beneficial microbes, designed to fast-track food waste fermentation and boost soil health.

Our Bokashi Active Bran is the heart of our Bokashi Composting system. It is a dry mixture of bran and molasses that has been inoculated with beneficial micro-organisms... a carefully controlled mixture of microscopic bacteria, yeasts and fungi that work together to speed-up composting, suppress pathogens, prevent putrefaction and eliminate foul odours.

Our Bokashi can be used in any suitable container but we recommend our Bokashi Bucket which is made from a special beneficial micro-organism impregnated plastic.

A 1kg pack of Bokashi Active Bran should last approximately 3 to 4 months when used in a composter.

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Using it couldn't be easier... just sprinkle a layer of Bokashi over the kitchen waste you want to compost. The beneficial micro-organisms in the Bokashi get to work treating your waste in a process that takes just a couple of weeks, after which it breaks down amazingly rapidly when is incorporated into soil or added to a conventional compost heap. Simply dilute the juice 1 part to 30 parts water and put it on your plants for an excellent fertiliser.

When bokashi bran is stored correctly (at room temperature, and out of direct sunlight - and in a sealed container),  your Wiggly Bokashi Bran will remain effective for up to 18 months. Some microbes may survive longer, but the effectiveness of the bokashi bran will then decline over time.

Wiggly’s Bokashi Bran, a high-quality compost accelerator, is made with a rich mother culture for efficient and robust fermentation.


Contains:
- Wheat Bran: The primary carrier for the microbes, wheat bran is sustainable and absorbs excess moisture, perfect for the fermentation process.

- The Mother Culture of Beneficial Microbes: A mixture of beneficial bacteria, yeasts, and fungi that work together to accelerate the breakdown of organic matter, reduce odours, and suppress pathogenic bacteria.

- Molasses: Acts as a food source for the microbes, encouraging growth and activity during fermentation.

- Water: Used to activate the micro-organisms and ensure the mixture is moist enough to begin fermentation.

Not Suitable for Human Consumption. Store in a cool, dry place and use within 18 months.

How to use Bokashi Bran for Food Waste
1: Save Scraps; Collect all food waste (inc veg, fruit, meat, fish).
2: Layer and Sprinkle: For every 2cm of waste, add a tablespoon or two of Wiggly’s Bokashi Bran into an airtight bin.
3: Wait and Ferment: Once the bin is full wait for 2-4 weeks (Wiggly Tip: Keep a second bin ready to use while the first one ferments. This way, you can continuously process scraps, swapping bins as needed.)=
4: Boost your Soil: Mix the fermented waste into soil or add to your composter or wormery.
5: Benefit: Improve soil health, reduce waste and grow a vibrant garden.

For support with your Bokashi Composting wiggle on over to https://www.wigglywigglers.co.uk/pages/bokashi-support

Shipping Information


Our standard delivery charge is £3.95

(Next Day delivery is £5.95)
 

*GB mainland only and other exclusions apply. Please see below for full details.

AreaStandard DeliveryRoyal Mail (Live Orders)Next Working Day Delivery
Mainland UK (excludes highlands)£3.95£3.95£5.95
Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight£14.95£3.95N/A
For Scottish Islands, Outer Hebrides, Kilmarnock area, Paisley area, Chanel Islands and Northern Ireland£19.95£3.95N/A

All our orders are now despatched from our farm here in Herefordshire and so we’ve made a few changes. We will always despatch orders as soon as possible, but we do offer a next day delivery service (some restrictions apply) for those urgent orders.
 

Wiggly Standard Delivery (3 - 5 day delivery) £3.95 within mainland Britain

If you don't mind when your order arrives... (within reason of course) Choose standard delivery and we will despatch your order with the best option for us. This may be APC Overnight, DPD or Royal Mail. You need to allow 2 - 5 days for delivery, and we can post to anywhere in mainland Britain. See below if you are in Highlands and Islands.
 

Next Week Day delivery for £5.95 to mainland Britain

If you need a guaranteed Next Day delivery then please choose the Next Day delivery option. If you order on a Friday then the delivery will be with you on the following Monday. Please note there are no deliveries on Saturdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays. You must order before 1pm for your order to be sent to arrive the following working day. If you order after 1pm then your order will be shipped on the next working day.
 

Important - Highlands and Islands

IF your order contains JUST live worms and is under 2 kilos - whether that’s composting worms, wax worms or mealworms you will have the option in the checkout to choose standard delivery at £3.95. This is because we can use Royal Mail for this service. Otherwise you will see the extra cost options for a courier to deliver your package – please note there is no guaranteed next day service to these areas so please allow extra time and track your package for information. 

 

For Falkirk, Aberdeen Perth Kirkwall Paisley and Inverness Areas (not islands), Isle of Man and Isle of Wight the charge is £14.95

Postcodes:

AB37-38 AB41-56 FK 17-21 IV1- 40 IV52-54 IV63 KW1-14 PA21-40 PA80 PH15-50 IM1-9 IM86-87 IM99 PO30-41) 

 

For Scottish Islands, Outer Hebrides, Kilmarnock area, Paisley area, Chanel Islands and Northern Ireland the charge is £19.95

Postcodes:

HS1-9 IV41-56 KA27-28 KW15-17 PA20 PA41-78 PH42-44 ZE1-3 BT1-99 JE1-5 GY1-10) 

 

REFUNDS POLICY

 

Damaged or Faulty Goods
In the unlikely event that you receive an item that is damaged or faulty, we can offer a full refund within 60 days of the customer receiving the order. We simply require photographic evidence of the damaged/faulty item with tracking number within 7 days.

To return a damaged or faulty item is free of charge, please contact wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk with your name, address & order number and our customer service team will advise on the easiest way to send.

Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that a refund has been issued and feel free to order the item again from our website.

In the case of LIVE WORMS these can’t be returned so in the unlikely event that they have arrived damaged please take a photo on the same day and send that photo straight away to our team wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk with a description of what the problem is and ensure you include your name, address and order number.

Once the photograph and description has been looked over by our customer care team they will get back to you to advise or issue a replacement or refund.

 

Returning an Order
Sometimes it just doesn’t work out. We get that. If you’ve changed your mind and want to cancel your order, we ask that you contact our sales team and return the item in its original packaging within 60 days to:
Wiggly Wigglers Lower Blakemere Farm, Blakemere, Herefordshire HR2 9PX

Unfortunately, we aren’t able to cover the cost of returning unwanted items, so the postage cost of returning these items is the responsibility of the customer. Please ensure that you obtain proof of posting as items being returned are the responsibility of the customer until the items reach our farm.

Once the item has been received and inspected by our customer care team, you will be notified that your refund has been issued. Please note the item must be returned with the original packaging, as new, unused, and free of defects.

Of course if you cancel your order before the items are shipped out a refund will be issued right away.

 

Please email us at wiggly@wigglywigglers.co.uk if you need any further information.

Q: What sort of compost do I get out of my Bokashi Kit?

A; Bokashi is more about "pickling" your waste than actually composting it. The Effective Micro-organisms in the bran activate as it gets damp and this ferments your waste. This means the end result once you have filled the bin and waited for about 2 weeks looks pretty much the same as when you put it in... However this fermented waste is very different to your original waste and will smell "pickly" and the key thing is once you put it into a trench in your garden or compost heap it it will be exposed to the air and will break down very very quickly. At the same time this material is not attractive to vermin.

 

 

Q; What sort of waste can be used in the Bokashi Kit?

I understand majority of it is kitchen waste (meat, fish, fruit, vegetables), can paper be used such as junk post mail, magazines and so forth?

A: You can ferment all kitchen waste but it would be pointless to add paper as the Bokashi doesn't compost the waste it ferments it pickles it. Paper does not smell and so you would add this to a conventional composter without a problem. In our office we use a Bokashi Bucket for all our lunch scraps, fruit peelings etc and then we shred all our paper waste for packaging.

 

Q: How do you know if the waste is broken down by the microbes from the bran?

A: The waste is not broken down, its fermented and you can tell very easily as the whole thing has a sweet pickly smell to it. The process is all very easy. As you fill the bucket you add a sprinkling of Bokashi. Once its full you start on another bucket leaving the original to ferment over the time it takes you to fill the next. In most people's experience that takes about two weeks.

 

The Wiggly Story: Bringing Your Garden to Life.

Nestled in the heart of rural Herefordshire, within The Duchy of Cornwall estate lies Lower Blakemere Farm – the cherished home of Wiggly Wigglers and founder, Heather Gorringe. From its humble beginnings on Heather’s kitchen table over 30 years ago, our small but dedicated team is working hard on a legacy of sustainability and regeneration. Our farm isn’t merely a plot of land; it’s a dynamic hub where we’re aiming to balance food production with biodiversity and since we started our regenerative journey there’s a real focus on improving soil health and sustainability. Beyond our own endeavours, we’re passionate about sharing best practices and developing products designed to Bring your Garden to life.

The Wiggly Promise


At Wiggly Wigglers, it’s not just about sales (though we appreciate your orders and support for the farm!).

We’re here to offer a range of sustainable solutions that add fun to composting, boost biodiversity, and make bring your home and garden to live, whilst making the world just a little bit greener.

  • Trusted: We’ve been here for over 30 years, with over 100,000 orders shipped.
  • Try our products: We have a risk free 60 Day No Quibble Returns policy.
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