{"product_id":"build-a-soil-kashi-gold-2lb","title":"Build A Soil Kashi Gold - 2LB","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour mulch isn’t breaking down fast enough, nutrients feel “locked up,” and you want that living-soil pop without overcomplicating things?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKashi Gold is our answer: an artful, small-batch bokashi designed specifically for gardening, not just composting. Sprinkled on the mulch layer, it teams up with your soil food web so plants can intelligently access nutrients through thriving soil food web networks. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Story Behind Kashi Gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep Roots, Refined Craft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBokashi is ancient anaerobic fermentation. Years ago, through the Probiotic Farmers Alliance, we met Alan Adkisson, the first person we knew to design a complete bokashi for growing plants. This business was founded with his partner Eddy Lepp. His approach (what he called solid-state fermentation) delivered visible white, pillowy mycelial growth on mulch and faster breakdown in living beds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlan launched Gro-Kashi, which set the bar. Later, a past employee of BuildASoil named AJ built on that legacy with Kashi Blend at Growing Organic. When that chapter closed, we came full circle: Alan rejoined us. Together, we set out to make the best bokashi for gardens, treated like a premium culinary experience for your soil from start to finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s Inside (and Why It Matters)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium High Phos Rice Bran\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e EM-1 (Dr. Higa’s original) to drive consistent, proven fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Good Vibes Paramagnetic Basalt rock dust flour for coenzymes and trace mineral synergy along with paramagnetic energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Insect frass as an additional food source for the biology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Small percentage of Redmond sea salt to round out the fermentation ecology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Organic cane sugar molasses (never the cheap stuff) to feed the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow It’s Crafted\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermented, dried, and finished with care by Alan, whose process has been refined over years of hands-on work. He includes sun activation to encourage PNSB activity and preserve the living character you’ll notice the moment you open the bag an ancestral, sour-fermented aroma growers love. ☀️🧡\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat You’ll Notice In Living Soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Faster mulch breakdown and visible white bacterial growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Improved nutrient cycling right in the mulch layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Smoother plant access to minerals without juggling extra bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstructions for Use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Top-dress: Sprinkle 2–4 tbsp per sq ft across the mulch layer every 1–3 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e For new beds or heavy mulch: use handfuls tossed in to kickstart activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Water in lightly to activate fermentation on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Compost boost (optional): Mix ½–1 cup per cubic foot of compost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Storage: Keep sealed, cool, and dry to preserve viability. Solid state fermentations can last for years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e NOTICE: Animals will be wildly attracted to your bag of Kashi Gold. Store somewhere safe or your pets and or mice will find it and eat it all. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuick Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Pairs perfectly with living mulches, compost top-dress, and BuildASoil amendments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Use year-round in no-till and organic systems, indoor or outdoor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Aroma is excellent and inviting: that tangy, fermented scent signals quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’ve followed our journey from Gro-Kashi to Kashi Blend and back with Alan, you’ll recognize the intent: honor tradition, refine the craft, and deliver garden-ready bokashi that simply works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMycelium? \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe all called it this in the beginning, but eventually the community has realized that this is likely a bacteria called actinomycetes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActinomycetes (Streptomyces species):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bacteria behave like fungi and create the white, cobweb-like filaments you’re seeing. They play a major role in breaking down tough plant materials such as cellulose, lignin, and chitin. Actinomycetes also produce antimicrobial compounds, which help suppress pathogens.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Build-A-Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58445851656495,"sku":"115086","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0978\/4875\/4479\/files\/bc9733a4rn-image_picker_lib_temp_43fef9d1-074b-434a-8f2a-0a1be3a7efab.webp?v=1788967875","url":"https:\/\/mattshydroponics.com\/products\/build-a-soil-kashi-gold-2lb","provider":"Matt’s Hydroponics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}