Upgrading Compost for Gardening (Pruning Waste)

As I wrote here, I use an airtight composter to turn plant-based kitchen scraps into fertilizer.

Based on past experience, when I mix the organic matter created in this composter into the soil and use it as fertilizer that has been decomposed, fermented, and matured over time during repotting, the growth of branches, leaves, and flowers improves noticeably. I mean clearly, obviously, and significantly.

You can never have enough fertilizer. Therefore, the branches and leaves generated during pruning are also valuable materials.

For pruning waste, I put soil into non-woven fabric planters placed casually on the rooftop terrace and mix in the chopped-up waste. I realized that letting it dry (wither) to some extent before mixing seems to speed up decomposition, so lately, instead of mixing it into the soil immediately, I throw it onto this soil, let it dry, and then mix it in.

There are two drawbacks.

1. It's easy for bugs to get in, so I cover it with a non-woven fabric cover and secure it with clothespins, which is a hassle.

2. It's hard to mix. Especially when trying to flip the bottom and top, the only way is to transfer it to another container.

I had been thinking about it in my head for a long time, but no good ideas came to mind. This is it—before worrying about various things, I'll just do as Kamen-kun, who I'm indebted to, says!!

I bought it!

It stands upright even when empty!

This... seems to have a larger capacity than I imagined.

The organic matter that has been decomposed in the airtight composter is mixed into the soil and covered with a non-woven net. I placed it near there. The planter on the right is currently growing radishes.

You can open the zipper, but usually, you can just open the square part attached to the lid. It's secured with Velcro, so it's easy to open.

What's worth noting is this cylindrical shape.

You can lay it on its side and roll it, or flip it upside down, moving it freely. In other words, you can easily mix the contents. At the same time, you can also supply air. It's also easy to mix after occasionally adding rice bran!

If you have a garden, I think a stationary compost bin is the easiest option, but for balcony gardening, something that is space-saving and easy to stir is better.

It is a great product that hits the spot, so if you are looking for a space-saving compost bin for pruning waste, I highly recommend it.