The video features Murilo Soares from Spanish Plants discussing the use of eggshells as a natural fertilizer and soil conditioner. He explains that eggshells are rich in calcium carbonate, a secondary macronutrient essential for plant growth, particularly root development. Soares demonstrates how to grind eggshells into a powder using a blender and suggests mixing it into the soil to reduce acidity and make nutrients more available to plants.
He recommends using 1-3 teaspoons of eggshell powder per pot, depending on the size, and mixing it well into the soil. Soares also mentions that eggshell powder can be used as a pest repellent, specifically against slugs and snails, by sprinkling it on the surface of the soil.
Additionally, he shares tips on how to speed up the decomposition process of eggshells, such as drying them in the sun or oven before grinding, and using a processor or blender to grind them into a finer powder. Overall, the video provides a simple and eco-friendly way to reuse eggshells and promote healthy plant growth.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Eggshells are rich in calcium carbonate.
2. Calcium is a secondary macro nutrient used by plants.
3. Calcium plays a role in root formation and reduces soil acidity.
4. Brazilian soil tends to be acidic.
5. Adding calcium to acidic soil makes nutrients available to plants.
6. Eggshells can be used as a natural source of calcium for plants.
7. Eggshells take time to decompose and release calcium into the soil.
8. Grinding eggshells into a powder can speed up the decomposition process.
9. Eggshell powder can be used as a fertilizer and soil conditioner.
10. Eggshell powder can be stored in a dry jar and used without an expiration date.
11. Using eggshell powder as a fertilizer can be beneficial for plants 2-3 times a year.
12. Eggshell powder can also be used as a pest repellent to deter slugs and snails.
13. Slugs and snails have difficulty moving around in areas with eggshell particles.
14. Eggshell powder can be placed superficially around plants to repel slugs and snails.
15. Eggshell powder needs to be replaced over time as it disappears.
16. Drying eggshells in the sun or oven can make the grinding process faster.