Last Updated on May 20, 2022 by Real Men Sow
Eggshells are known to be added to coffee to avoid waste, and it probably made the coffee better because it’s made up mainly of calcium. This easily leaches into warm, acidic liquids such as coffee which has a pH between 4. and 5.
The eggshells likely raised the pH and made the coffee taste milder, similar to a low amount of lime. The eggshells probably added dietary calcium to the coffee, which Grandma Ruth would love if she knew about it.
Recent research shows that eggshell powder can be used as a dietary supplement to increase the formation of cartilage and bone in osteoporosis patients. It also strengthens bones in postmenopausal women.
Using Crushed Shells For Gardens
Garden soil can also benefit from the calcium found in crushed eggshells because it helps moderate soil acidity and provides nutrients for plants. Although eggshells can be used as lime, they are rich in calcium and have a high level of potency. However, you will need many eggs shells to make an impact.
How To Make Crushed Eggshell Powder?
To make one cup of coarse eggshell powder, 150 eggshells are needed to be well ground. A few eggshell meals in the tomato planting site will prevent blossom end rot. Also, cabbage tip burn is reduced by plenty of soil calcium.
Can You Use Crushed Eggshells As Fertilizer
Crushed eggshells can be used to add calcium to homemade fertilizers or you can make calcium water by steeping eggshells in water for a few days and then straining the water for your plants. Eggshell water can help plants that haven’t been repotted in a while to wake up and bloom quickly if they are given a good soak.
Clean Eggshells are Safe Eggshells
Salmonella is known to be carried in eggs that’s why you should rinse the eggshells well. After rinsing them, let them dry on a sunny windowsill.
Salmonella should be killed by the dryness. Heat the eggshells for 30 minutes in a 200F (93C) oven to make it safe for pets. The eggshells can be pulverized with a mortar and pestle or a coffee grinder. Crushed eggshells can be stored in an airtight container for a long time.
