ME: “Why is there an eggshell with seeds in it in our laundry room?”
DESIREE: “I’m going to start some
plants.”
ME: “In an eggshell?”
DESIREE: “Yes.”
ME: “But why in an eggshell?”
DESIREE: “They say that’s the best
way to germinate seeds.”
ME: “Who are they?”
DESIREE: “Your best friend.”
ME: “Okay, remind me, who is my best
friend?”
DESIREE: “Your best friend, Google.”
ME: “Got it. I can run with that.”
Following is a quick explanation my
friend Google provided:
“Eggshells
are almost entirely calcium carbonate, which is one of the most essential
nutrients for thriving plants. As they break down, the eggshells enrich the
soil with calcium and nitrogen, which the plant's roots will absorb and put to
use as it grows.”
Desiree's Seeds in an Eggshell
—Mitchell Hegman
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