You're doing everything wrong. Here's the right way to use egg shells as fertilizer.

1. Soil improvement Mix
powdered egg shells in the soil at the base of the plants. This is particularly useful for plants that are a great calcium resource, such as tomatoes and peppers.
2. Sowing of
seeds If you start growing plants from seeds, you can sprinkle a small amount of egg shell powder into the soil to give your seedling a calcium boost.
3. 3. Integration
Compost: Disperse egg shell powder throughout the compost. The gradual decomposition process ensures uniform availability of nutrients.

Using these methods, you will maximize the benefits that egg shells can bring to your garden. Instead of treating them as waste, treat them as the valuable source they are. With the right approach, your plants will thrive, become stronger and healthier than ever.