Eggshells are beneficial for gardens, serving as soil amendments, compost boosters, natural pest repellents, seed starters, bird feed, mulch, and antifungal agents, while enhancing plant nutrition.
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How to Compost Eggshells for Your Garden: Complete Guide
Yes, you can compost eggshells by adding them directly to the compost pile or bokashi bin. Hot composting at 160°F kills bacteria and eliminates odors. Eggshells add calcium and micronutrients to the compost and break down slowly. Crushing or grinding them speeds up decomposition. Reversing continuous flow hot composting speeds up the breakdown process.
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