Another eco-friendly form of pest control?
Break open an egg shell...
Try and break it as close as possible to the top of the shell - I didn't this time...
Fill the egg shell with some seedling mix, add your seed (tomato in this instance) and cover with some more seedling mix. Water well.
As it grows I will naturally make a hole / smash a crack in the base of the shell, so that the roots can spread into the larger container it will then be housed in. Using the egg shell as a seedling "pot" should ensure that it also gets a dose of calcium as it's growing :)
But I'm thinking - this may also be eggcellent cutworm deterrent. I'll just have to ensure I break the shell nearer the top of the egg, and that I have at least 1 cm (1/2 ") of the egg shell sticking above ground when it comes time to plant the seedling in the veggie patch.
Happy days :)
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What a cute and practical idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea...I usually use egg cartons for starting my seeds, but I am willing to try something new.
ReplyDeleteTanya - It's certainly another way of adding egg shells to your soil LOL
ReplyDeleteTania - Watch this space for updates... :)
I NEVER would have thought of that! Great idea!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea - can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteTami - LOL - let's see if it works...
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea! I've used the egg cartons, but never the shells.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your varmints.
ReplyDeleteGarden Girl - Well it's one use for those egg shells :)
ReplyDeleteDenese - Happy experimenting
Frann - Thanks :)
I like it!
ReplyDeleteMr H - LOL so do I :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent idea! Looks cute too.
ReplyDeleteChristine - Never mind all my ducks in a row - I'm going to have all my eggs in a row LOL
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - a cutworm deterrent! Very clever!! I hope my loo rolls work as well. Will keep you posted.
ReplyDeleteDarn good idea - let us know if it works against those darn worms :)
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! I'm back online after 2 weeks of broken network card!
ReplyDeleteVery good idea about the egg shells. I'll be interested in how well they work. May help against slugs too.
Barbie - I'm hoping it works...:)
ReplyDeleteSlowvelder - Will do
Leigh - Welcome back - I am also having hiccups. I will let you all know if they work and how well.
Dani - what a great idea. I always save my shells and crunch them up and work them into the soil around things like zucchini. But if this would help with cutworms - A++! Emily
ReplyDeleteEmily - Thanks :) I also used to crush up my shells for the compost - but with all things it helps if, now and then, one thinks laterally.
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