Experienced gardeners never throw away eggshells, because they are needed for cucumbers.
We tell you why gardeners sprinkle their cucumber beds with eggshells.
Why Sprinkle Cucumbers with Eggshells
Firstly, it is an affordable fertilizer with a high calcium content. Moreover, this element is easily absorbed from eggshells.
Secondly, eggshells reduce the acidity of the soil, and cucumbers like neutral or slightly acidic soil.
Eggshells also improve the structure of the soil, making it loose and breathable.
In addition, eggshells are a very effective remedy against slugs.
Earlier we told you why you should bury a 5-liter bottle next to each tomato bush.
