Are You Using Eggshells in the Garden?

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There are many benefits to using eggshells in the garden. Collect them as you use them in your kitchen.

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Lay the eggshells out on a cookie sheet and bake at 250 degrees for about 1 hour to thoroughly dry them out before crushing them.

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Baking them helps dry out the membrane which can remain rubbery if there is any moisture left in it.

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Keep piling them and crushing the eggshells until they are broken down well.

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Store them in a mason jar, and you can keep adding to it as you use more eggs.

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Collect all of your soil amendments when you are ready to plant your vegetable garden seedlings.

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Add one tablespoon of crushed eggshells to your planting hole or container, when planting out your tomatoes, peppers & squash plants to add calcium & prevent blossom end rot.

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If you use a soil test in your garden, and your calcium is low, sprinkle the eggshells liberally in that area.

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Enjoy your healthy and abundant garden harvest!

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