Growing tomatoes is a rewarding experience, but achieving large fruits and an abundant harvest can sometimes be challenging. One simple, cost-effective way to improve your tomato plants is by using eggshells. Here’s how eggshells can benefit your tomato plants and how to use them effectively.
Benefits of Using Eggshells
- Calcium Source: Eggshells are rich in calcium, an essential nutrient for tomato plants. Calcium helps prevent blossom end rot, a common issue in tomatoes where the bottom of the fruit turns black and rots.
- Soil Aeration: Crushed eggshells improve soil structure and aeration, allowing roots to grow more efficiently and absorb nutrients better.
- Pest Deterrent: Sharp eggshell pieces can deter soft-bodied pests like slugs and snails, protecting your plants from damage.
- Natural Fertilizer: As eggshells break down, they release essential minerals into the soil, acting as a slow-release fertilizer.
How to Prepare Eggshells for Your Garden
continued on next page
Easy Slow Cooker French Dip Sandwiches
Carnation Milk
Combine grated ginger, onion, garlic, lemon juice, and honey. Here’s how to prepare it
Grandma’s Corn Bread Casserole
This recipe is called ‘Are You Kidding Me Cake” – When you see the ingredients, you’ll say its name
Toss cabbage and these ingredients into the slow cooker for a dish that will have your guests craving more every time
The oil that removes uric acid from the blood, heals anxiety, chronic arthritis, rheumatism, and stops cravings for cigarettes and alcohol.
99% of people mistakenly think it’s an egg beater
Cheesecake Deviled Strawberries
