Using eggs as a natural fertilizer for plants can significantly enhance their growth and health.

Here’s how you can utilize eggs in your gardening efforts:

Using a Whole Egg in the Soil:

  1. Prepare the Pot: Start by filling a pot with a few centimeters of soil.
  2. Place the Egg: Nestle a chicken egg into the soil of the pot. You can use a whole egg, even if it’s cracked or opened slightly.
  3. Cover with Soil: Gently cover the egg with a bit more soil.
  4. Plant Placement: Place the plant you want to grow or transplant into the pot.
  5. Fill the Pot: Cover the base of the plant with soil until the pot is filled.
  6. Nourishment over Time: The buried egg will slowly release nutrients into the soil over approximately 8 months, providing sustained nourishment to the plant.

Other Uses of Eggs in the Garden:

Eggshell Tea for Watering Plants:

  1. Prepare Eggshells: Crush about 10 eggshells into fine pieces using a mortar and pestle or any other suitable tool.
  2. Boil the Eggshells: Place the crushed eggshells in a saucepan along with 5 liters of filtered or mineral water. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Cool and Store: Once boiled, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool. Store the cooled eggshell-infused water in a bottle or container with a lid.
  4. Application: Use this eggshell tea as a nutritious irrigation solution for your plants. You can apply it regularly or once every 10 days to fertilize them gradually.

This eggshell tea is rich in nutrients like calcium carbonate, which is beneficial for the soil and plants alike. You can store this mixture for about 3 months and continue to use it to provide your plants with essential nutrients.