Sow seeds in eggshells
Use your leftover eggshells to sow vegetables, salad leaves and flowers
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Eggshells are the perfect natural containers for growing seedlings in early spring. Once the seeds have sprouted, plant the shells straight in the ground.
You Will Need
- egg shells (cut off at the top)
- cardboard egg box
- drawing pin/thumbtack;
- potting soil
- Seeds
Step 1
Wash the shells then prick a drainage hole in the bottom using a drawing pin or thumbtack. Place them in the cardboard egg box.
Step 2
Half-fill the shells with soil, place a seed in each, then top up with more soil (follow the instructions on the seed packet for specific depths).
Step 3
Label the shells with their plant names, then place indoors in a warm and sunny location, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Step 4
Once the seedlings have sprouted, crush each egg gently in your hand, allowing the roots to spread, and plant in freshly tilled soil in your garden.
Illustrations by Enya Todd