Egg shell fertilizeris an excellent calcium fertilizer. This is due to the fact that egg shells contain over 80% of easily digestible calcium, as well as zinc, fluorine, sulfur, and silicon. Such a fertilizer is perfect for feeding both garden and potted plants, it is 100% natural, and its preparation is very simple. Seehow to make and use egg shell fertilizerto make your plants grow beautiful and he althy!
Egg shells are an excellent fertilizer!
In almost every household, eggs are a daily part of the diet.Therefore, the production of waste in the form of egg shells is very high. Instead of throwing them into the trash, let's use them as excellent for plantsnatural calcium fertilizerIt is especially useful for fertilizing plants that prefer a lot of calcium in the soil. Among ornamental plants it is, among others. lavender, common oleander, peonies, daylilies, tulips, dogwood, elderberry, and vegetables - cucumbers, courgettes, cabbage, beans.
Avoid using egg shell fertilizerfor plants that prefer acidic soil, such as blueberries, heathers, rhododendrons, azaleas, ferns and orchids.
4 ways to fertilize egg shells
Method 1
Crush the eggshells and sprinkle them under the plantsDue to moisture the eggshells will slowly dissolve, releasing calcium into the soil. In the garden, it will be a great way for snails that do not like the sharp edges of crushed eggshells.That is why it is worth sprinkling crushed egg shells under plants that are often attacked by snails, e.g. around the funkia or on the beds with lettuce. In the same way, the shells can be sprinkled under potted plants grown at home.
Crushed egg shells can be sprinkled under the plants
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Method 2
You can alsodry the eggshells and grind them into a fine powder . This type of egg shell fertilizer is applied directly by sprinkling it around the plant or by mixing it with the soil for planting plants. It is especially recommended for potted plants.
Method 3
Another way to get fertilizer from egg shells is to prepare a solution and water our plants with it. In order to makeliquid egg fertilizerpour boiling water over the eggshells and let it stand for about a week, stirring occasionally.When the eggshells have dissolved, the fertilizer will be ready. Before use, it is worth shaking such a solution to mix. Such fertilizer from egg shells can be watered directly on the ground around the plant.
Egg shells should be thrown into the composter
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Method 4
Egg shells can also be added to the compost . Thanks to this, we will obtain a compost rich in calcium, with an increased pH. It will be perfect for acidic soil. Egg shells will recompost faster if you crush them finely before throwing them into the composter.
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