Here’s why you want to hang a mesh bag of eggshells in your garden

Eggshells are especially useful for:

  • Tomatoes 🍅

  • Peppers 🌶️

  • Eggplants 🍆

  • Spinach and leafy greens 🥬

  • Houseplants (just mix lightly into potting soil)

You can even blend crushed shells into your soil before planting seedlings to give them a nutrient-rich start.

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🧁 Bonus Kitchen Tip: Save Time by Baking

If you’re short on time or want to sterilize the shells quickly, bake them at 200°F (95°C) for 10 minutes. This dries them faster and makes them even easier to crush. You can do this whenever you’re already using the oven — zero waste, zero effort.

🌼 Final Thoughts

Eggshells may seem like kitchen scraps, but they’re actually a secret weapon for your garden — and all you need is a mesh bag and a little patience.

So next time you crack an egg for a recipe, don’t toss the shell. Hang it up, let nature do its thing, and give your plants a boost — all while cutting down on food waste.