Growing seedlings in eggshells

With the deteriorating environmental situation and the increased risk of tumor development, people are constantly searching for new ways to grow plants in a favorable and safe environment. Of course, the safest and most environmentally friendly growing (or germination) conditions are those created by nature itself, so eggshells are an ideal basis for home gardening. Leftover eggshells can be used to grow grass for pet rodents, germinate garden flower seeds, and so on. Growing seedlings in eggshells is a simple method, and we're here to tell you about it:

 

You will need:

1. Eggs and the box they came in (preferably made of pressed paper, which is more tolerant to external influences).
2. Soil – sand, sawdust, and soil. If you've decided to go organic, avoid buying packaged soil, which contains special disinfectants and added phosphates to regulate the pH balance. Instead, bring topsoil from the forest.
3. Water for irrigation. Use settled well water. If this is not possible, thoroughly filter tap water, but do not boil it.
4. Seeds and sprouts that prefer to live in a small place with their roots (snowdrops, cacti, many types of grass, etc.)

The first step is to prepare the ecological "containers"—the shells. You'll need most of the egg's volume, so carefully prick the top of the shell with a knife and make a hole about 1 cm in diameter. Use the egg's contents for food—for dough, omelets, etc.

The shell must be dried for 1-2 days.

Carefully trim off any excess edges from the egg tray. You can cut out multiple trays instead of using the entire tray.

Next, carefully fill the eco-containers with soil. It's easiest to apply the soil or sand with a small spoon (used with baby formula or a disposable one from a plastic container set). Consider the plant's preferences when choosing soil – sand is ideal for cacti, while violet leaves will sprout faster in damp sawdust.

Don't fill the soil to the edge of the pot, otherwise there won't be enough space for watering. It's recommended to leave a 3-4 mm gap.

Place the filled shells in an egg carton. The number of beds can be any, depending on the size of your windowsill or special shelf.

Before planting, moisten the soil with water. It's recommended to use a watering can with a thin spout (like the kind that come with irons). Keep in mind that the shells don't have holes at the bottom, so excess water will remain inside, so carefully plan your watering for this small volume of soil.

Plant seeds or flower cuttings in moist soil. Water as needed, approximately once every 2-3 days.

If necessary, plant the sprouts in the garden or vegetable patch. Don't remove the sprouts from the "container"; simply squeeze the shells to create cracks and plant them in the designated area.

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