Tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants can suffer from calcium deficiency, causing blossom-end rot.
Burying crushed shells in the soil prevents this problem naturally.
Scatter crushed eggshells around plants — snails and worms hate crawling over them.
It’s a pesticide-free way to protect your crops.
If you live in a rural area, scatter eggshells near your plants. Deer dislike their smell and will keep their distance.
Use half eggshells as mini seed pots.
Rinse the shell
Fill with soil and seeds
Place in a carton by a window
When plants sprout, plant the whole shell directly into the soil — it adds extra calcium as it decomposes.
Crushed, sterilized eggshells are packed with calcium that helps birds lay stronger eggs.
Scatter them near feeders or in the garden.
Eggshells can help reduce acidity in soil. For flowers like hydrangeas, this can even change their color — pink in neutral soil, blue in acidic!
Add crushed shells to your compost heap to enrich it with calcium and minerals.
Always crush first for faster breakdown.
Eggshells are one of the most versatile, eco-friendly kitchen leftovers.
From boosting your calcium intake to protecting your plants and cleaning your pans — these humble shells are pure gold.
So next time, don’t throw them away — reuse them!
And be sure to share these smart hacks with your friends so they can do the same.
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