Most people throw their eggshells in the trash.
You too ? Error ! Why?
Because an eggshell can be used for many useful things.
For the garden, health and, even, decoration.
Discover now the 10 amazing uses of eggshells:
Wondering how to use eggshells in the garden?
An eggshell is the perfect container for germinating the seeds of your plants and flowers.
And what's more — it's easy, free and eco-friendly!
Here's how:
- With a pin, poke a hole in the upper part of the eggs.
- Empty the eggs through this hole.
- Remove the upper part of the shells (about 1/3).
- Place the shells in the egg box.
- With a teaspoon, fill with potting soil and plant the seeds.
- Once your seeds have sprouted, there's no need to remove the shell — you can plant the whole thing in the ground!
To discover: Use Eggshells As Seedling Pots To Save On Gardening.
You can also paint or dye the empty eggshells to turn them into Christmas decorations.
You just need to know how to empty an egg without breaking the shell.
Here's how:
- With a pin, poke a hole in the upper and lower part of the egg.
- Blow into one of the holes to release the contents (you can enlarge the holes with the tip of a pen if it's too difficult).
- Run water through the egg to clean it.
Once your eggs have been emptied, decorate them according to your tastes. (A bowl of painted eggs on the counter is a nice kitchen decoration.)
You can also pass a thread through the egg to hang it on your Christmas tree.
Instead of using chemical-laden pesticides, try eggshells to protect your plants from slugs.
Here's how:
- Crush some eggshells into small pieces.
- Scatter the shells around the plants you want to protect. (You have to build a ring around the base of the plant).
The sharp edges of the shell pieces will prevent slugs from accessing and climbing on your plants.
It is an excellent ecological alternative to the chemical products that we have the bad habit of using.
Click here to learn more about how to keep slugs away with eggshells.
Did you cut yourself while cooking? No need to look for a band-aid.
Here's how:
- Crack an egg.
- Peel off the membrane that covers the inside of the shell.
- Cover your cut with this membrane.
The eggshell membrane has surprising properties.
It will harden and prevent blood from flowing. In addition, it will also naturally protect your cut from bacteria and infections.
Finally, the membrane will allow your cut to breathe to heal it faster.
Wondering what eggshells are used for in the garden? Here's another use for eggshells in the garden.
It's a great way to provide them with extra calcium carbonate.
Scatter crushed eggshells around the plants in your vegetable patch.
This trick is particularly effective for tomato plants and cucumbers (these plants are prone to blossom end rot).
Eggshells are full of benefits:they are an excellent source of calcium.
You can benefit by using eggshells as a calcium supplement.
Here's how:
- Rinse eggshells thoroughly (without removing the inner membrane).
- Arrange them on parchment paper (in a single layer).
- Put the shells in the oven at 180° for 6-8 min.
- Put the shells in a food processor to reduce them to a fine powder (you can also use an electric coffee grinder).
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of this powder in orange juice (or any other liquid) and drink.
It's a simple and healthy way to add more calcium to your diet.
There is another method to take advantage of the high calcium content of eggshells:
- Rinse eggshells thoroughly (without removing the inner membrane).
- Fill a jar halfway with eggshells.
- Cover the shells with vinegar (the vinegar must cover the shells).
- Set the jar aside for 15 days.
- Remove the shells with a strainer and keep the vinegar.
- Take 2 tablespoons a day of this vinegar.
(If you don't like the taste, you can also use it to make your salad dressing.)
Did you know that adding eggshells to your compost bin improves the quality of the compost?
Indeed, the shells will naturally decompose and bring more calcium carbonate to your plants. And it's a great trick to recycle eggshells.
This trick is not about the shells, but about the egg yolk.
The egg yolk is literally packed with protein, vitamins and fatty acids.
These components are highly beneficial to the health of your hair.
Therefore, egg yolk makes your hair softer, shinier and healthier.
Here's how:
- In a container, whisk 2 egg yolks, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 20 cl of water.
- Pour this mixture on your hair and massage your scalp.
- Leave this treatment on for 15-20 min.
- Rinse your hair thoroughly.
It's a great gift idea.
In half of an eggshell, plant a small cactus or a small succulent - the result is adorable!
You can prepare several and give them as small gifts to your friends, family and colleagues.
This is the most common use of eggshells.
For extra calcium for their hens, many people buy oyster shells.
Instead, try replacing oyster shells with eggshells.
Here's how:
- Rinse the eggshells (remove the inner membrane).
- Once dry, crush the shells into small pieces.
- Place the shells in a container next to your hens' feeder.
(No need to remove the bowl, the hens won't peck more than they need.)
You will see that hens prefer eggshells to oyster shells!
There you go, now you know what to do with eggshells!
