How to make Eggshell Calcium Fertilizer for Healthier Plant

This simple calcium fertilizer can help your plants obtain calcium and nutrients.
You don't have to through away your eggshells after using them, Instead, collect them and mix with garden soil. Your plants will get extra calcium and nutrients.

Making calcium powder is incredibly simple with this method.

All you will need is some clean eggshells, a baking sheet, and eatiher a blender or motor and pestle to crush them. Let's get started!

Collect and clean the eggshells.

To begin with, collect your eggshells. In running water, wash the eggshells. Make sure to remove any remaining egg residue. Keeping them in a paper bag until you have enough to use them is an option.

Next, preheat your oven to 200°F (90°C). Spread the eggshells on a baking sheet and bake them for about 10-15 minutes to make them crispy and easy to crush.

Once the eggshells have cooled down, grind them into a fine powder using a blender or a mortar and pestle. You want it to be as fine as possible so that it can easily break down in the soil.

Store your eggshell powder in an airtight container for later use. This will keep it fresh and ready when your plants need a little extra calcium.

To use it, simply sprinkle a small amount of eggshell powder directly into the soil around your plants, or mix it into the soil before planting. You can also add it to your compost pile to improve its nutrient content. Using the powder for specific plants like tomatoes or peppers.

And that’s it! Eggshell powder is a fantastic, eco-friendly way to give your plants the calcium they need to grow strong and healthy. Try it out, and let me know how it works for you in the comments. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more easy gardening tips. Happy gardening!

Making calcium powder is incredibly simple with this method.