How to use eggshells in the garden: experienced gardeners named the best options

If you want to increase the yield of many crops on your plot, then pay attention to eggshells.

This simple food waste has some impressive potential.

Many people know, for example, that eggshells can be used to efficiently and effectively reduce high soil acidity levels. But this is not the only option for use.

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Enhance the chemical composition of your compost

The shell has a very impressive composition, so with its help you can significantly increase the efficiency of compost, says landscape designer and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti".

Food waste is pre-crushed and sent to other compost components. However, it is important to consider that the fertilizer will be ready in at least two years.

Source of calcium

In ground form, the fertilizer becomes a powerful source of calcium, which many crops need. Ground shells are especially good for plums, apricots, cherries and cherries.

For indoor plants

Houseplants can also be fed with a very high-quality nutrient composition. You just need to fill the eggshell with water and wait a week.

The resulting composition is applied under the root.

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• 6 February 2023

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