If you’ve been tossing eggshells in the trash, you’re missing out on a powerhouse of natural calcium and minerals that can benefit your garden, your body, and even your household—safely and affordably.
One simple trick? Boil eggshells to make a nourishing calcium-rich water or powder that’s been used for generations. Here’s what you can say goodbye to when you start using this humble kitchen scrap:
🌱 1. Say Goodbye to Weak, Leggy Seedlings
Eggshells are 95% calcium carbonate—the same compound plants need to build strong cell walls.
- How to use: Boil clean, crushed eggshells in water for 15–20 minutes. Let cool, then use the "eggshell tea" to water tomato, pepper, or squash seedlings—preventing blossom-end rot caused by calcium deficiency.
💪 2. Say Goodbye to Costly Calcium Supplements
