Egg Shells??

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by Mr.EyezLayLow, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. #1 Mr.EyezLayLow, Aug 6, 2008
    Some One Told Me Putting Crushed Egg Shells On Top Of The Soil Can Help Growth Of Your Plant.
    Can I Get Some Input On This Please Before I Do Anything
     
  2. #2 ipack, Aug 6, 2008
    Crushed eggshells provide a good source of Potassium and calcium, a good ratio is 3-5 crushed eggshells around every 1 plant
     
  3. #3 Mr.EyezLayLow, Aug 6, 2008
    Do i have to wash them or anything, or is it just safe to put them on there how they are???
     
  4. #4 ipack, Aug 6, 2008
    safe as is my friend, crush them into a powder though.

    organic ferts are the only way I (used to) grow. FYI, brown eggshells generally contain more nutrients than the white ones
     
  5. #5 Mr.EyezLayLow, Aug 6, 2008
    aight thanks bro i really appreciate your help
     
  6. #6 ipack, Aug 6, 2008
    for sure man.. and i just realized that they need to be dry to be crushed into a fine powder, haha.. im really tired this morning..

    anyways, good luck with your grow friend :)
     
  7. #7 reahound, Aug 6, 2008
    nice 1 mate didnt know about egg shells.iv a load of chickens at my house.yeha
     
  8. #8 Mr.EyezLayLow, Aug 6, 2008
    you bein serious?
     
  9. #9 Sir.SMokalot, Mar 18, 2009
    egg shell is organic lime...it makes your ph go up :cool:
     
  10. #10 BtBR, Mar 18, 2009
    If it were me I would wash them. I know you are supposed to wash 'em before composting eggshells outside. This is just to cut down on attracting pesky animals.

    By wash it just means rinse in water to get rid of most of the egg that's coating them.

    Might not be necessary, just sayin'.
     
  11. #11 TraxxMuzik, Mar 18, 2009
    lol this is what my mom does but not on weed plants lol
     
  12. #12 Squim, Mar 18, 2009
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    Someone told me that capitalizing the first letter of every word is incredibly annoying.
     
  13. #13 Garfields Blue, Mar 18, 2009
    learn something new everyday. I hear ashes are good too (no idea why though)
     
  14. #14 JackHandy420, Mar 18, 2009
    Ashes will raise your pH (sodium hydroxide), but test your soil first. If it's already on the high side it will be bad for 'em.
     
  15. #15 cantharis, Mar 18, 2009
    Eggshells are almost 100% Calcium carbonate - contain no Potassium. I treat crushed eggshells as organic lime. About an ounce a gallon mixed into your compost.
     

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