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Since you're prepping bokashi this time of year, one practical note: the cool soil changes the timing.

What the guides agree on (WSU Extension, RHS, Arizona DEQ):
- After the bin is full, keep it sealed about 2 more weeks and drain the tea every 2 to 3 days. Diluted about 1:100, it works as a feed; use it within a day.
- What comes out is acidic pre-compost, not finished compost. Don't use it as mulch or put it against roots.
- Bury it 8 to 12 inches deep, mixed with 2 to 3 times its volume of soil, and cover it fully.
- WSU's wait before planting: 2 weeks in warm, active soil, 3 to 4 weeks in cool or compacted soil, and 4 or more weeks in containers. So in late October, plan on the longer end.
- White mold is fine. Black or green mold means it's rotting, so add more bran or start over.

Sources: extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/bokashi-composting and rhs.org.uk/garden-inspiration/get-gardening/bokashi