Amending Soil With Egg Shells

by Denis Hauf
(Milwaukee, WI)

I save egg shells all year long. At planting time, I crush them and mix with compost. I plant the mixture with new tomato plants to prevent blossom end rot.

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May 02, 2013
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Put egg shells in the compost w/kitchen scraps
by: Gtpony

No need to "save them"... we put egg shells in our kitchen scrap bin that we dump into the "worm bin" compost. We compost ALL vegetable scraps, paper towels, coffee ground and filters, egg shells, leaves, garden trimmings, you name it. Worms love it and the castings make great black gold for the garden! Don't add wood or shavings, it tends to burn up all the nitrogen in your compost... and depending on your soil conditions you might need to add a handful of lime a couple times a season.

Aug 03, 2012
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Another step in that process...
by: BiSh

Is to break the shells down in a blender or a food processor turning them into powder. Not only can you add it (with banana peels too) at planting time, but you can also top dress with it during the season!

Aug 03, 2012
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Egg Shells
by: Elaine P.

I will have to start saving up my egg shells for next years crop of tomatoes. Thanks for sharing the tip.....

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