Eggshell Seed Starting
$10.00
45 Minutes
Easy
Last year we had great luck starting tomato and pepper seeds inside eggs. This year we've added reusable crates, eggplants and a twist: color. A little organic food coloring and the simple act of planting seeds goes a long way to chase away the winter doldrums. Here's how we did it in four easy steps.
Jenn
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Jenn
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Our first planted seedlings of 2014 nest comfortably on the radiator.
Peppers n' Eggs from 2013. Hoping to achieve the same great results this year.
Step 1. Prep the eggs. Pop the tops, empty and rinse them thoroughly.
Step 2. Bathe and tint the shells in hot water spiked with organic food coloring.
Brown vs white eggs account for the difference in shades.
Step 3. Spoon in your soil or growing media.
Step 4. Plant seeds near the very top, cover gently and water.
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I used to do this for my kids' teachers at Easter. We put flower seeds in the eggshells and used little baskets lined with Easter grass. The teachers loved them.
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I love this idea! Wish I'd thought of it when my kids were young; they would have loved it, too! I would love to try it.
Frequently asked questions
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Can you put water instead of soil to regrow scallions?
How do you pop the tops of raw egg without cracking the whole shell? And where do you get organic food coloring?
Do you plant the entire eggshell in the garden in the spring?