How do you eggshell fertilizer?

Here are the steps on how to make eggshell fertilizer:

1. Collect eggshells. Save eggshells from your kitchen scraps. Rinse them thoroughly to remove any egg residue and let them dry completely.

2. Grind the eggshells into a fine powder. You can use a coffee grinder, blender, or mortar and pestle to grind the eggshells into a fine powder.

3. Mix the eggshell powder with water. Mix the eggshell powder with water in a ratio of 1:1. For example, if you have 1 cup of eggshell powder, mix it with 1 cup of water.

4. Let the mixture sit for 24 hours. Stir the mixture occasionally during this time.

5. Strain the mixture. After 24 hours, strain the mixture through a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer to remove any solids.

6. Dilute the eggshell fertilizer. Dilute the eggshell fertilizer with water at a ratio of 1:10. For example, if you have 1 cup of eggshell fertilizer, mix it with 10 cups of water.

7. Apply the eggshell fertilizer to your plants. Water your plants with the eggshell fertilizer once a month.

Benefits of eggshell fertilizer:

* Eggshell fertilizer is a natural source of calcium, which is essential for plant growth.

* Eggshell fertilizer helps to improve the soil structure and drainage.

* Eggshell fertilizer is a slow-release fertilizer, which means that it will provide nutrients to your plants over a long period of time.

* Eggshell fertilizer is a cost-effective way to fertilize your plants.