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Tuesday, 4 October 2011

Egg shell update

On the 22nd August I wrote about using egg shells to propagate seedlings.


Just thought I'd give you an update.


A couple of weeks ago I sowed beetroot seeds into egg shells and this is the result.


All I need to do now, is crack open the base of the shell in order to allow the roots to take a walk, place it in the soil, and then wait to harvest the beetroot in a couple of months.


i'll let you know if the cutworm can work their way through this obstacle...


But I reckon this works thus far :)
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9 comments:

  1. Jane @ Hard Work Homestead4 October 2011 at 16:09

    Great use of a natural product. Even if it didn't work (which I am sure it will) you are still adding fertility to the soil. Good idea!

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  2. Dani4 October 2011 at 16:21

    Jane - Thanks - reckon it's working already :)

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  3. Unknown4 October 2011 at 16:25

    I wonder what would happen if you just plant the entire thing, shell and all, in the ground. Maybe the beetroot would just break through naturally?

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  4. Dani4 October 2011 at 16:27

    Tanya - I'll try one for you :)

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  5. Anonymous4 October 2011 at 20:37

    Great to see the little seedling emerging. I hope that works to keep the cut worms out. I have problems with them. this would be a good trick! Emily

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  6. Unknown4 October 2011 at 23:11

    Let me know how it goes :)

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  7. Dani5 October 2011 at 08:58

    Emily - I hope so too...

    Tanya - Will do.

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  8. Mr. H.5 October 2011 at 15:04

    Very nice, you can't get much more natural than that.:)

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  9. Dani5 October 2011 at 15:49

    Mr H - LOL - no, guess you can't :)

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