Seeding with eggshells made easy

We at Plantura show you how you can use leftover eggshells as wonderful sowing pots.

If you have eggshells left over at Easter anyway or prepare a delicious omelette in the morning, you can ideally use the empty eggshells as small sowing pots for various plants use.

Step 1:

First of all, the inner skin of the half eggshells should be removed with a small knife. In the worst case, the skin can start to rot later in the earth. Then wash the bowl once.

Step 2:

A pin or something similar is then used to poke a small hole in the bottom of the bowl. This should be a little bigger than it would be when boiling eggs. This allows the water to drain away and prevents waterlogging.

Step 3:

Now the bowls are filled with soil and the plant seeds can be placed in the upper layer of soil. For example, you can use our Plantura organic herb & seed compost use. The remaining egg carton is ideal as a holder and still looks good.

Step 4:

Every day or two you should water your seeds with a tablespoon of water to keep the soil moist. Don't skimp on enough sunlight either.

Step 5:

After approx. You can then admire your first results for three weeks and the plants and their eggshells can be repotted. The calcium contained in the shell is still good for the soil. In contrast to conventional sowing pots made from peat, the sowing pots made from eggshells are ecologically justifiable.

Et voila! We wish you a lot of joy and fun with your small crops. Let us share your experiences. We look forward to your pictures!

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