In the past, as soon as I cracked eggs that I was using, I threw the shells straight into the trash. In recent months, however, I’ve realized that it’s a pretty stupid thing to do.I learned that eggshells can be very useful. By saving them for later use, you might just be helping your garden. That’s right, it’s no coincidence that eggshells are used by passionate gardeners everywhere.Here are 9 reasons why you should give eggshells a chance. With the following tips, your houseplants will be thriving in no time. Plus, none of the tips are complicated to put into practice.
Take a look at the list below and then don’t forget to share it with your friends so they too can put their eggshells to good use. They will enjoy it!
1. Nutrients for the soil
Eggshells decompose quickly and can provide many nutrients to the soil. Among other things, the shells contain calcium and other valuable minerals. If you have enough eggshells, you can really enrich your soil.
2. Drainage
Digging holes and placing eggshells under your plants can help increase the soil’s drainage capacity and air circulation. This, in turn, helps plants stay healthy. Remember that you will need to replace egg shells as they break down.
3. Tomatoes
Tomatoes, eggplants and peppers can suffer from a calcium deficiency while growing, causing them to rot. One tip to prevent this is to bury the egg shells in the ground. As previously stated, the calcium they contain can be absorbed by the soil and then used by plants.
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