Can egg shells be used to grow flowers? (Benefits and tips of egg shell fermentation for growing flowers)

Can you use egg shells to grow flowers?

The main component of eggshell is calcium, which accounts for about 83~85%, protein 15~17%, and it also contains trace elements such as zinc, copper, manganese, iron, selenium, etc.

These trace mineral elements are indispensable for plant growth, so it is very good to use eggshells to grow flowers. However, in order to maximize the effect, further processing is required.

First, eggshells prevent pests

Collect the egg shells, remove the egg membranes, and then cut them into pieces. Put them on the flower pots to prevent slugs and small snails.

Eggshells are alkaline, and many insects don't like alkaline environments. In addition, the sharp edges of eggshell fragments make it difficult for insects to move. So it can prevent insect pests.

Second, eggshells supplement soil nutrients

Wash the eggshells with clean water, dry them, crush them into small pieces, put them in aluminum foil, and then heat them in the microwave for 2 minutes. After high temperature heating, the calcium in the eggshells is easier to be absorbed by plants.

This kind of active calcium has a molecular change and is not like the calcium carbonate in lime, so it is easier to be absorbed by plants.

Third, eggshells regulate soil acidity and alkalinity

Most flower plants prefer slightly acidic soil, but there are also some flowers that prefer neutral soil. Plants that prefer neutral soil will not grow well if they are planted in slightly acidic soil.

So you need to adjust the pH value of the soil. Collect the eggshells, crush them into crumbs, put them into slightly acidic soil, and mix them thoroughly. Then leave them idle for about a month, and then you can use them to grow plants that like neutral soil.

Fourth, egg shells prevent ants

Collect the egg shells and set them aside until a certain amount is reached, then grind them into powder. When you find ants in the flower pots, pour the powder into the ant holes. It has a certain effect of eliminating ants and is perfect for driving away ants in the flower pots.

[Summary] Eggshells are very good materials for growing flowers. Eggshells are alkaline in nature and have a special structure covered with pores. They can increase the air permeability and water permeability of the soil without causing the soil to become alkaline and compacted.

According to the 4 methods introduced above, you can maximize the advantages of eggshells in growing flowers. It is also quite good to use eggshells as small flower pots to maintain some small green plants.