Sow seeds in eggshells
Use your leftover eggshells to sow vegetables, salad leaves and flowers
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
