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Composting - Eggshells and composting
Expert: Greg - 11/4/2009
Question
Hello Greg,
I just started gardening at the beginning of this year. I'm very excited to see my plants when they come up next spring and have a question. Can I throw eggshells, celery, other throw away greens in with the mulch with my garden without letting them decompose first? Or do I have to make sure they are well-composted until I put them in my garden area?
Looking forward to your reply,
Lynn
Answer
Hello Lynn
Sorry for the delay, I was having log-in Issues.
As matter decomposes, it takes nutrition from the soil to complete the process. This could cause problems as this robs available N-P-K and the plants could suffer. Composting these first, before you use it, solves this. Eggshells take a while to break down, but add Calcium back to the soil, and don't be alarmed at that, it's ok for them not to fully Decompose as you add Compost back into the Soil.
The Best of Luck
Greg
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