DIY Liquid Calcium Fertilizer for Container Gardening using Eggshells from Quail Eggs

DIY Liquid Calcium Fertilizer for Container Gardening using Eggshells from Quail Eggs
In this video, we will show you how to make your own liquid calcium fertilizer for container gardening using quail eggshells and vinegar. Calcium is a vital nutrient for plants and plays a crucial role in cell growth and development. However, both calcium deficiency and excess in the soil can cause problems for vegetable plants.
As a container gardener, you know the importance of making and amending your own soil to provide your plants with the right nutrients to help them thrive. Over time, even ready-made potting soil can become depleted, or the original mix might need to be tailored to match your plant needs.
One of the advantages of liquid calcium soil amendment is its quick absorption and availability to plants. When added to the soil, it immediately dissolves and can be taken up by plant roots. Additionally, liquid calcium can help balance the soil pH level, which is important for optimal plant growth and nutrient uptake. It can also improve soil structure and water retention, which helps plants to grow and thrive.
We will demonstrate how to dry and grind quail eggshells, mix them with vinegar to extract the calcium ions, strain the mixture, and test the calcium content. We will also discuss the proper use and application of liquid calcium as a soil amendment for container gardening.
By the end of this video, you will have learned how to make your own liquid calcium fertilizer, a cost-effective and easy way to supplement your soil with the essential nutrient your plants need to grow healthy and strong. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting, follow along and enhance your container gardening skills with this informative tutorial!
We also show you a calcium test proof that this method works!
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[@HomesteadDIY]

I saw this video was 27 minutes long and was thinking I’d be bouncing away after a few minutes because it would be a long, drawn out recitation of other “using eggshells in the garden “ videos I’ve seen. I have to say I was completely wrong. I was thoroughly interested from start to finish and was surprised that 27 minutes had passed by so quickly. Thanks for a super informative video!

[@iwanttobelieve5970]

I have a blender that can't hold any liquid but it's good for grinding egg shells and dried veggies for my homemade Super Mix Fertilizer. The results of the Calcium test was surprising.

[@chrimston2784]

I watched this 20 minutes after it was posted and immediately went and got my baled egg shells that I was gonna grind for my birds to re-consume and instead because of how many shells I have I split the batch and made fertilizer! Thank you so much!

[@phillipmullis7904]

Best video I have seem on this topic.

[@ceciliabrown1677]

Thanks for sharing. Currently I use powdered calcium made from eggs, but I never thought of making it into a liquid.

[@cuznclive2236]

For sure do it, but first understand why you want it readily available versus slow release.

[@tinab7791]

I actually have a similar test kit, I might have some chemistry to do! How fun, and useful!

[@AaBb-oo4th]

what a very good instructive well doing experiment,,many thanks, no one do this on others egg shell video ,now we can know how many ppm we have ,,wow!!

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you! We also did a follow up shorts video to prove that the pH wasn’t a problem either, if you would like to check that out.

[@AaBb-oo4th]

where it is?

[@GutenGardening]

I just realized I didn’t link it :) kzbin.info7mmZuTIUhlw?si=VK0g6WsCeiVtqZOu

[@AaBb-oo4th]

thanks ,another good well done vid

[@StefaniStevensBand]

Thank you! The Garden Like A Viking site creates this calcium fertilizer and JDam fertilizers, fish, grass, etc. Perhaps you can find and interview him or get to know Nate Muri, the Viking! He’s got many KZbin people who interact with him. 🌱🫛🌱

[@sylvialyles919]

Interesting stuff 🤔

[@twilightgardener9366]

What a cool experiment!

[@faramarzmokri9136]

Grate show. I suggest you wait for a 7 to 10 days before filtering and see if anything changes. Thank you for sharing. Nice detailed work.

[@Randy_Smith]

I've seen the process of making the raw calcium solution previously but getting to see it done in such a controlled way with the testing was really cool. thank you

[@kimberlylamantia7794]

Awesome video! I didn't know about adding vinegar to egg shells or testing the calcium level. I just boil my eggshells, strain and reserve the water, hand crush the shells, and dry in the oven. Then, I grind to a fine powder using a mortar and pestle. Sometimes I sprinkle the powder around the base of plants or mix it into soil if I'm just starting to plant. I will definitely try making this solution 😁

[@lolitabonita08]

awesome experiment...

[@heidi.s]

Very interesting. We compost our egg shells but maybe we need to try this too.

[@kalamityjayne7056]

This is fantastic 🌷

[@GutenGardening]

Thanks for watching our video and sharing your feedback with us!

[@PatC.]

Before pouring that calcium slurry on your plants, test the ph. You don't want to kill your plants.

[@stacyw3250]

Someone said it should have a ph of 6.

[@lethal2453]

That was the Acetate crashing out, as its insoluble in that solution, the calcium is seperated from the acetic acid and the acetate drops out, and the Ca+ is kept with formula to exchange electrons with the neutraliser.

[@mindimartian9821]

I don't know what they h*ll that means, but super cool that you do!!!

[@mariopetkovski1468]

can you do one test for me ??? try to put egg shells in humic acid solution and see results. i hope you read this 😇

[@CrackerFL]

Another really awesome video. Awesome views, hit the like button! It's an awesome video! ? I wonder what the acid level was after reacting? Litmus test.

[@andreitatucrees]

That' very interesting

[@Nikki-st8qz]

That’s interesting. So the vinegar then do you add to water before using it to fertilize? Cuz I use vinegar to kill thistles in my grass and flowerbeds.

[@mindimartian9821]

The vinegar reacts with the eggshells to make a totally new chemical compound (calcium acetate). It is not vinegar anymore. It HAS to be diluted. 1 tsp/1 gal.

[@MarioAlzaga]

I don't spray my leafs anymore I burn several plants, everything I put yo my plants go to the dirt

[@kskorner74]

Maybe the vinegar inhibited the change

[@angrydwarfofdoom]

What cages do you recommend?

[@marcellastraker2275]

Where do I purchase testers from

[@robertjones6272]

Sooooo eggshell and vinegar or water??

[@GutenGardening]

Vinegar for sure! The water takes much much longer.

[@lenadial4678]

Well, what can I use if I don't have quail eggs?

[@mindimartian9821]

any eggs

[@1totree]

You really know how to drag things on.... and on.. and on... 😱😵‍💫😱

[@GutenGardening]

Thank you for watching them drag on. :)