Yeah, You’re Using Eggshells in the Garden All Wrong

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00:00Yeah, you're using eggshells in the garden all wrong.

00:04Stop tossing whole or halved eggshells.

00:07Large eggshell pieces decompose extremely slowly.

00:10Plants cannot access calcium.

00:12Avoid tossing whole shells.

00:14Prepare them properly by breaking them down into a form plants can actually use.

00:19Crush or grind for better results.

00:21Grind shells into a fine powder using kitchen tools.

00:24Smaller particles release calcium faster and gradually improve compacted clay soils.

00:29Use eggshells to prevent blossom and rot.

00:32To support tomatoes, peppers, and squash, mix finely crushed shells into planting holes, enabling roots to access calcium.

00:41Eggshells are not a quick fertilizer.

00:43Shells release calcium slowly, unsuitable for urgent deficiencies.

00:48Use faster amendments short term while eggshells build lasting soil reserves over time.

00:53Add eggshells to compost, not just the garden.

00:56Composting crushed shells accelerates decomposition through heat and microbes.

01:01Combine with nitrogen-rich greens to maintain a balanced, efficient pile.

01:06Eggshells alone will not fix soil, pH.

01:09Eggshell calcium carbonate minimally affects pH unless added heavily and finely.

01:14Finally, for significant acidity, use agricultural lime.

01:17Shells support long term.

01:19Skip the eggshell slug barrier trick.

01:22Crushed shell barriers rarely deter slugs.

01:25Instead, deploy beer traps, copper tape, or diatomaceous earth.

01:29Reserve shells for use in the soil.

01:31Brew eggshell tea for a calcium boost.

01:34Boil crushed shells in water, steep overnight, then strain in water.

01:38Provides a quicker calcium boost, especially for container plants.

01:42Pair eggshells with organic matter.

01:45Blend powdered shells with compost, worm castings, or leaf mold to enhance structure, nutrients, microbes, and mineral uptake efficiency.

01:53Be patient and consistent.

01:55Anticipate that results will come slowly and steadily, requiring patience and continuous effort before noticeable changes appear.

02:02Add crushed shells consistently each season to build calcium reserves, enrich structure, and strengthen plants over time.