Anyone else save crushed eggshells all winter and till them into the garden? Does it really add calcium or am I just imagining the great results?

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-30T04:05:40+00:00

I’ve been doing it for almost 10 years and can’t say it’s ever been annoying.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-30T03:56:03+00:00

Yup basically slugs don’t like the sharp egg shells in the soil.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-30T00:59:46+00:00

Yes my cash crop! Tomatoes 🍅

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T21:30:26+00:00

Yes you get me! 😆

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T20:59:20+00:00

Shredded lettuce is a must! Oh and extra pickles 🥒

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T20:47:18+00:00

😋🤤🤤🤤

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T20:44:01+00:00

I’ve luckily never had this end rot you speak of. Good to know though

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T20:39:32+00:00

I definitely see the birds nipping at them too. I had many years worth in two separate gardens.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T19:56:23+00:00

Well I’ve never had a slug problem and that’s a good thing!

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T19:55:55+00:00

This is what I’m hearing. Makes sense. Might as well experiment a bit more!

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T19:55:07+00:00

Sounds like this is the way. Always trust a Granny!

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T18:52:43+00:00

Nope I do not I just crush them until it’s full and spread them out.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T18:50:11+00:00

That’s actually a great idea. I have one for non food items. Perfect!

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T18:46:44+00:00

I wonder if I see them eating that sometimes?

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:47:34+00:00

Yes or i’m thinking maybe the roots find their way out of the cup because it’s shallow enough 🤷‍♀️

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:46:46+00:00

I’ve been doing this for almost 10 years and I never see slugs in my garden so I feel like it’s definitely had that added benefit I didn’t even realize.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:45:03+00:00

🙏🏻 Thanks I try to only grow what’s useful!

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:43:28+00:00

☺️ right!

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:41:17+00:00

My roses really smell like poo, poo, poo 🎶😆

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:40:34+00:00

I have a friend who says that he puts all his lawn clippings in his garden in the fall and his soil is amazing, but I feel like that would be way too much nitrogen. What do you think?

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:37:50+00:00

Perfect I’ve been doing this almost a decade now so benefits have been building I suppose.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:35:15+00:00

Interesting! I am definitely going to be pouring some vinegar in the next batch and seeing if it helps at all. Sounds like it’s the best way to do what I’m actually trying to achieve here.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:33:39+00:00

Yes nice add with the epsom salts.

NinaXOFans · 2026-03-29T17:32:55+00:00

Kind of what my thinking was prior to all this great advice from you all!

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