Don’t Throw Away Any Eggshells, Because You Can Use Them To Benefit Your Garden, And Here’s How
With eggs currently costing as much as they do, it’s essential that we really get our money’s worth out of them. Food waste is not economical.
Instead of throwing away your eggshells after cooking up your breakfast scramble, make the most of them by using them in your outdoor garden or indoor houseplants.
Eggshells can actually do wonders for your garden. They have the ability to revitalize plants that are struggling to thrive.
Since they are rich in calcium, they serve as a healthy fertilizer that can be absorbed by your plants’ roots.
However, upon learning this tip, many people use their eggshells incorrectly by simply tossing pieces of shell into the soil. The issue with this method is that it takes much longer for the plants to soak up the minerals.
So if you want to give your plants a near-instant calcium boost, the best way to do so is by grinding them into a fine powder.
Yes, it takes a few more steps than just dumping whole shells into the dirt, but the benefits you’ll reap from your prospering garden are worth it.
In a video with over three million views, TikToker Pam Parish (@pamparish) is demonstrating the most beneficial way to use the shells for her garden. She started by cracking 32 eggs and made sure to save the shells.
Then, she places the shells on a large oven-safe platter and pops them into the oven to dry them out, leaving them in for several hours at 180 degrees until they begin to brown.
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Finally, she loads the eggshells into a blender, crushing them down so they all fit inside and grinds them up into a powder. Work the eggshell powder into the soil throughout the gardening season, and watch your plants flourish!
Several TikTok users offered some additional tips and tricks regarding the use of eggshells in the comments section.
“I did this and sprinkled it on the potting soil around my lily, and it has really bounced back; poor thing was about dead,” commented one user.
“You can also put those eggshells in an empty capsule and take them as a calcium/magnesium supplement,” suggested another.
“If you have chickens, this is great to feed back to them, adds calcium they need to make stronger eggshells,” shared a third.
As you can see, eggshells have a lot of value. So the next time you’re whipping up an omelet set the shells aside for your garden. You’ll be providing your plants with plenty of nutrients while cutting down on food waste in the process!
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