Why experienced gardeners store eggshells: 2 options for use - what you should know

02.03.2024 20:25

If you prefer a classic approach to farming, then you probably collect various types of food waste.

These seemingly unnecessary components play a significant role in increasing crop yields.

One of the highest quality options is the shell left over from eggs, reminded the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist agronomist and landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

How can this product be used?

Soil structure

This issue is especially relevant if you have heavy clay on your site. But in other cases, it won't hurt to improve the quality of the structure.

To do this, you just need to lightly crush the shell and add it to the soil.

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Top dressing

In this case, it is worth grinding the shells well. It is best to use a good coffee grinder for this purpose. In this case, you will be able to achieve the texture of the powder.

It can be used for any plants as a nutritional supplement.

Previously, we talked about effective methods for processing seed onions before planting .

Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


Content
  1. How can this product be used?
  2. Soil structure
  3. Top dressing