Eggs are one of the most consumed foods in Mexican households, they are very…
Eggs are one of the most commonly consumed foods in Mexican households. They are very versatile and nutritious and have great benefits for our health. However, their benefits are not just good for us humans. Waste can be recycled by making eggshell tea, a powerful fertilizer and repellent for your plants.

This eggshell tea has many benefits if you have a garden, orchard or potted plant in your home as it can give you the boost you need to keep your seedlings growing healthy, strong and beautiful.

In addition, this remedy saves you money that you could spend on other commercial products that contain toxins, are not natural and could harm your health or the environment.

Eggshell tea for plants
How to make eggshell tea, a powerful fertilizer and repellent for your plants
Ingredients:

10 eggshells
5 liters of water
Step by step:

Place water and mussels in a pot
Place them on the fire and cook until boiling point
Cover your mixture and let it cool
When cold, pour it into a container and let it sit for 24 hours.
You can keep it for up to three months
Advantages
Helps strengthen roots
Protect your plants’ roots from heat stress
Since it is rich in calcium and potassium, it acts as a fertilizer
Helps control soil acidity
This eggshell tea also helps control pests such as slugs that infest your plants.
It is also a good compost due to its minerals and nutrients
Strengthens the structure of the cell wall