Eggshells are actively used by summer residents on their plots, so it is customary to collect them throughout the year.
This fertilizer is of such high quality that it is better to always have it on hand.
However, it is important to remember that if you prepare it incorrectly, you will encounter a disgusting smell and will hardly be able to use the component, warns Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
How to properly prepare the shell
Preliminary stage
First, you will need to run the component under running water to wash the inside of the shell. This is necessary to remove food residues that can cause unpleasant odors and the activity of harmful microorganisms.
After this, it is worth placing our preparation on the windowsill and waiting for a day.
As soon as you notice that the shell has completely dried out, you can proceed to further actions. If you plan to use its large elements, then you should send the shell in its entirety into a sealed container.
For the preparation of a special powder
Egg powder is one of the most valuable components in the arsenal of any gardener, so now is a great time to prepare it.
You will need to cover the kitchen table with a clean cloth and roll over the shell with a rolling pin. After that, you can send it to the coffee grinder. Then we send the resulting powder to a sealed container.
In combination with ash
You can immediately prepare a complex fertilizer. To do this, the shell is sent to the oven together with plant residues to prepare ash.
Once the fertilizer is ready, you can grind the shell itself.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
