The well-known British horticulturist Simon Akeroyd, author of thirty gardening books and former manager of Royal Horticultural Society gardens, advises against discarding eggshells post-breakfast. Instead, he proposes rinsing them thoroughly and utilizing them in your garden tasks.
Once cleaned, allow the shells to air-dry under sunlight; should rain be an issue, place them in the oven at a low heat instead. As suggested by Simon, grind these dried-out shells into a powdery consistency afterward.
This powdered shells can be combined with compost, and when incorporated together, they can enhance the soil.
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Soil has the potential “to enhance the quality” of the earth, as demonstrated by him.
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This natural soil booster is essential for fostering strong plant growth and improving their well-being, leading to “improved yields.”
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Simon summarized his recommendation as follows: ” Crushed eggshells have the potential to enhance your soil quality, nourish your plants, strengthen their overall health, and ultimately result in more bountiful yields.”
According to Gardening World, eggshells contain high levels of calcium along with various other nutrients that significantly benefit plant development. Each eggshell holds about 2 grams of calcium, which constitutes approximately 95% of its makeup, and includes trace amounts of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, and manganese.
The outlet also highlights the importance of thoroughly washing and drying the shells, warning that remaining egg whites might attract rodents.
Horticulture Magazine echoed this garden hack on
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, emphasizing that specific plants have a particular affinity for the calcium provided by eggshells, including tomatoes, peppers, potatoes, brassicas, and fruit trees.
Another gardening enthusiast suggested a unique blend of crushed eggshells and lemon, which results in a bubbly mixture. “You let the mixture sit for 24 hours, most of the eggshell will dissolve into the juice,” shared TikTok user @agriculture5639.
This concoction can be diluted with a liter of water to create a homemade liquid fertilizer, which can be applied directly to the base of plants. They further explained: “This home made method allows plants to absorb calcium faster, strengthening roots, stems, leaves and fruits.”
The ingenious tip from Simon has garnered substantial attention on both TikTok and Instagram, with many green thumbs eager to test it out. One enthusiastic follower exclaimed: “Genius you are! ! One day I’ll grow my farm.”
Another commenter shared their personal experience, stating: “This is a great tip. I always crush mine and put around my hostas to prevent slugs and snails.”
An experienced gardener added their thoughts, stating: “I have been doing this for years but never went all out. I’ll do so starting now. Thank you once more.”