Rongo
Rongo
Restoring the whenua through composting our kai waste.
What is Rongo
Rongo is the name of our bokashi compost starter, inspired by Rongomātāne, the atua of cultivated foods, and the essence of rongoā – "to heal."
Bokashi is an ancient Japanese fermentation method for composting food waste. With just a starter and a bucket, Bokashi safely stores all kai waste, without nasty smells or pests. Bokashi or fermented food waste also breaks down quickly in the soil while creating a nutrient-rich, healing resource for our whenua.
The Rongo story
Rongo reflects our commitment to restoring the whenua in Hawke’s Bay after recent natural disasters and improving the quality of the kai we grow.
Developed with the support of Pickled Compost, who crafts and supplies our starter, Rongo shares the same mission—to transform all uneaten kai into nourishment for the earth.
By using Rongo, you’re not just reducing food waste; you’re restoring the mauri of the land, returning valuable nutrients to the whenua, and strengthening the cycle of abundance that sustains us all.
Restore the whenua with Rongo.
Restore the whenua with Rongo.
Rongo can help compost all kai waste - in just a bucket!
Simply sprinkle a small handful of Rongo on your kai waste—even meats, bones, kaimoana, dairy, bread, vegetables, and citrus—and watch the magic of fermentation transform this waste into nourishment for Papatūānuku!
Made from organic and fair-trade coffee husks (chaff), molasses, spring water, and Effective Micro-Organisms (EM-1). Visit www.pickledcompost.com for further details.