Hi, newbie gardener here with a balcony garden (only), using potting mix in containers.
Questions:
Can (some? any? all?) soil building principles be applied to gardening in potting mix?If you're a long time balcony container gardener who uses permaculture principles, what's your soil workflow/setup like?
I've seen people argue elsewhere that container plants should be fed with synthetic ferts because other nutrient sources take too long to break down, but I'm not sold on that logic.
I'm also wondering if potting mix is different enough from soil that certain principles wouldn't apply.
Currently, I'm using bokashi/soil factory method to add nitrogen to my potting soil between plantings, or as a mulch additive . I apply kelp juice when transplanting or when it'll be hot, and 5-4-2 biolive "organic" fertilizer that I add at half the recommended amount every two weeks (instead of once a month). I don't mind long/slow building, and I'd prefer to rely more on the bokashi if I can (I just started this year) - just wondering what experienced folks have done/seen. Thanks!
