@FlyDragon I don’t think it’s feasible to keep a compost bin on my balcony due to the lack of space. I did look up on a more compact compost bin but given it gets so windy on my 8th floor balcony I do worry about them getting blown away - or worse tip over spilling rotten stuff everywhere... I did look up on a specific ?japanese composting method that’s indoor but it doesn’t actually generate real garden compost - just some fertiliser liquid. I’m after a composting system that would produce actual compost that can be used in pots etc but none of the indoor ones do that..
The ones that produce liquid fertiliser would be great, you can add that to your spent compost to rejuvenate it. When I start planting comfrey I will be using it to make liquid fertiliser rather than compost. A bucket with a lid will do the job!
@FlyDragon Monty says it absolutely stinks though.. 😜
@Treeface I just wonder if normal fertilisers would be able to replace all the macro and micronutrients found in fresh compost - just replacing NPK probably isn’t enough.. what recipe do you use?
@FlyDragon Monty says it absolutely stinks though.. 😜
Haha fair enough! I have a terrible sense of smell, which to be fair has come in handy as a nurse! I'll leave others to advise then as I know very little about shop bought fertilisers and that seems like it might be what you're after. Good luck, I always love to see your balcony!
@FlyDragon Ha! A nose of steel certainly helps in healthcare settings. Glad you like my balcony.. I’m trying out new plants every year so I’m well looking forward to growing some fragrant daffodils and tulips this autumn for next spring
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@Treeface I just wonder if normal fertilisers would be able to replace all the macro and micronutrients found in fresh compost - just replacing NPK probably isn’t enough.. what recipe do you use?