Even though a lot of people eat eggs almost every day, especially for breakfast, when it comes to the eggshells, we usually throw them away without actually thinking about their characteristics and potential, beneficial uses. If you want to learn more about how you can take advantage from them, continue reading this article. You will be surprised!
How to Use Eggshells in the Best Way Possible
One creative mother discovered how can eggshells be used for different purposes, including gardening, and she decided to share her knowledge with the rest of the world. In addition to being used in the garden, due to being abundant in nutrients, eggshells are also good for some other purposes too. Let’s take a look:
- Soil mineralization
Sprinkle some eggshells onto the soil in your garden to enrich its calcium and magnesium content.
- Replacement for mulch
Eggshells can be used as mulch. You just need a bigger amount, thickly applied onto the soil, to successfully avert weeds.
- Start a plant from seeds
Mix the soil and seeds with half a cup of eggs before you plant them to encourage the sprouting.
- Better soil drainage
At the bottom of the container, place several eggshells to enhance the circulation of air and strengthen the plants’ health.
- Balance the soil’s pH
For a proper pH of the soil, add some eggshells.
- Boost tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers
Often times, these veggies, and others too, require calcium for healthy development. When they fail to receive the needed amount from the soils, it can lead to tissue on the blossom end to break down. To prevent this from happening, add some eggshells to the soil.
- For compost
Add some crushed eggshells to the compost heap to boost its effect.
- Tea elixir for the soil
To make sure that the soil in your tea garden has enough calcium and potassium, mix around 20 eggshells and a gallon of boiled water and leave it to steep throughout the night. In the morning, strain the content and pour it onto the soil.
- Excellent bird food
You can always sprinkle some eggshells around your garden or yard as food for birds or even mix some eggshells with their food for an additional amount of calcium.
- Keep slugs at bay
Place crushed eggshells around young plants to keep slugs away. Always repeat the procedure after rainfall.
- Heal splinters and cuts
Working in the garden can sometimes cause cuts or splinters. Rub the area gently with the membrane of the eggshell to speed up the healing process.
How to Prepare Eggshells
When you have collected a bigger amount of eggshells, crush them with a mortar and pestle or grind them. Keep the ground powder in sealable bags and use them when necessary.
