Eggshells are a great source of calcium and other ingredients that can do wonders for your plants and garden. For example, you can prepare an eggshell infusion that can be used for increased yields and more beautiful plants. They can help your plants thrive even if some wither, but only if you use the eggshell therapy regularly.
According to studies, eggshells are full of calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, and other nutrients as well. Basically, everything your garden needs. Jeff Gillman, a master gardener and author of The Truth About Garden Remedies, says that he found the eggshell tea therapy a literal miracle for his garden. He boiled some egg shells and let them remain in water for 24 hours. Then he sent the crushed eggshells in a lab and was surprised by the results. They contained a lot of sodium, magnesium, and phosphorus in addition to large amounts of calcium and potassium.
He says that 10 eggs are more than enough for a mid-sized garden and can make your plants thrive better than ever. In this guide, we’ll show you how to prepare the eggshell tea and use it in your garden to make it thrive.
The Recipe
For this recipe you’ll need 10-20 eggs, depending on the size of your garden. Mid-sized garden should do well with 10. Boil a gallon on water and add the eggshells in. Let them sit in the water for 24 hours. This will be enough time for all the nutrients to infuse the water. Strain the extra bits and pieces in the end and you’re ready to use it.
How to Use the Eggshell Tea
This eggshell tea should make your plants thrive and get rid of nasty insects as well. For potted plants, use 2-3 eggshells. Garden plants will need double the amount. Use the tea therapy once per fortnight for the best results. Don’t throw out the water! It’s been infused with all the elements inside the eggshells, so it’ll do nicely for your garden too. Whenever you need to water your plants, use it instead of anything else. A couple of cups per plant is more than enough.
The eggshell tea therapy is a much better choice than a store-bought fertilizer. You can make it on your own and save money and it’s a natural alternative that can only help your plants thrive. While there are great fertilizers on the market, this is an organic approach that beats everything else.
When it comes to the density, we recommend having the eggshells finely crushed. After sitting in boiled water for 24 hours, they should be easily crushed by hand. The finer you have it, the easier they’ll be absorbed in the soil. With the help of the eggshell water, your plants will thrive like never before.
We’re strong fans of these organic approaches for your garden, and would use take them in a heartbeat over store-bought products. Try the eggshell tea therapy yourself and you’ll be amazed by the results!
