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Collect Eggshells for Calcium

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Why do tomatoes like egg shells? Bet ya didn't know this!

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What happens here

Begin by collecting all available eggshells. The presenter emphasizes saving eggshells because they provide calcium, which is crucial for preventing blossom end rot in tomato plants. This common issue manifests as a black spot on the end of the tomato and is caused by a calcium deficiency.

Goal: The first step involves collecting and storing eggshells, as they are a natural source of calcium essential for tomato health.

Tools and materials

  • Container (e.g
  • metal bucket)
  • Eggshells

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guys this is josh stoneyridge farmer welcome to another quick tips video you see what i've got here i hang on to all my eggshells do you know why because these tomatoes need calcium calcium is what causes that black spot on the end of your tomato plant so a calcium deficiency causes blossom end rot the way we fix this is with eggshells so we take these eggshells and we crush them up if you don't want to do it with your hands your hands aren't tough enough

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