Not only simple, but also useful: how to grow seedlings in eggshells

When growing seedlings, most summer residents use various techniques and tricks to achieve excellent results.

Why not try growing seedlings in eggshells? This method may surprise you, so it’s worth examining in more detail.

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" - a scientist, agronomist and landscape designer, told how to grow seedlings in eggshells.

Cleaning eggshells

First, the eggshells should be thoroughly cleaned of any egg residue. This can be done by breaking the eggs, pouring out the contents, and rinsing the shells under running water.

Drainage holes

Using a needle or knife, make small holes in the bottom of each shell. This will prevent water from stagnating and provide good ventilation for the plant roots.

Growing seedlings in eggshells

Each shell must be filled with soil to 2/3 of its volume. The soil must be fertile and clean.

Sowing seeds

Sowing should be done depending on the type of plant. It is important to strictly follow the instructions, otherwise it will not be possible to grow full-fledged seedlings.

Care

It is important to water the seedlings regularly, keeping the soil in the eggshell moist but not flooded. The growing site should be chosen carefully, it should be sunny and warm.

Benefits of Growing Seedlings in Eggshells

The main advantages include:

1) Eggshells are a natural material that eventually decomposes and becomes organic fertilizer for plants.

2) The structure of the eggshell prevents moisture stagnation and helps to avoid root rot, and also protects seedlings from possible diseases.

3) Growing in this way also allows you to save time on replanting, since the plants can be planted directly into the ground together with the shell.

Growing seedlings in eggshells is a simple method that is definitely worth trying. Of course, it is very easy to damage the shell during preparation. Also, collecting the required amount of shells is not so easy, but this method of planting is definitely worth trying.

Earlier we told you which seedlings should not be placed on the windowsill .