Transplanting Seedlings Grown In Eggshells

Jemma
by Jemma
4 Materials
$10
45 Minutes
Easy
Hi Folks! Welcome to another At Home With Jemma gardening post. We are in gardening mode here in North Texas and I am thrilled to be able to share this transplanting seedlings grown in eggshells post with you. One of the most exciting things about this project for me was the success and the cuteness!icon
This project all began with saved eggshells from our breakfast eggs. I saved the cracked eggs in the egg carton that they came in. I did wash the shells out with warm soapy water. Some folks like to sterilize their egg shells first. I'll leave that choice up to you.
All of these zinnias were started from seeds last year and flourished. But I found that purchasing peat pots became a little costly so in an effort to save money and adding organic goodness to the garden I decided to give sprouting seedlings in egg shells a whirl.
Did you know that eggshells are loaded with calcium and help the "bone," structure of the actual plant as well as nourish the soil all around the plant as the shell breaks down. As gardeners we all know the importance of amending soil. Using eggshells is one of those awesome ways to go about it.
Just put a little soil in the egg shell to fill it about 3/4 full. You can use a soil made for seedlings that you can purchase at a store, or use the recipe I shared in this earlier post. Press seedlings into soil and keep moist. Once you are ready to transplant your seedlings that have sprouted in the eggshells, break up the shell some before you plant. This way the shell will decompose in the soil and the roots of the seedling will spread on out.
Plop the shell and seedling straight into the garden plot or into a gardening pot and you are all set! Water, fertilize and watch your plants thrive!
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Thanks for joining me and happy gardening.
Next month we will talk about natural ways to amend your garden soil.
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