Eggshells are primarily composed of calcium carbonate. Calcium is an essential nutrient for plants, helps build cell walls and promotes healthy growth. Large pieces of eggshell breakdown slowly and can take several months. Grinding to powder allows the eggshells to bind to soil.
Eggshell powder can help reduce soil acidity. By adding it to acidic soils, gardeners can raise the pH level, making the environment more suitable for various plants that thrive in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions.
Most effective when applied to compost piles due to their nutrient content and ability to break down over time. Adding it to you compost, can help improve the overall structure of the compost mix by aerating it.
Before making it into a powder, we like cleaning and boiling the eggshells to avoid salmonella contamination.
Definitely try making your own organic amendments like this eggshell powder to help enchance your soil quality. Plus, it’s an excellent way to help reduce landfill waste!
