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The notoriously known English thoroughness is capable of elevating absolutely any trivial activity to the level of a science. This applies even to something as seemingly simple as preparing eggs.
Scientists and eggs
Laboratory assistants in the medical research department at the University of Birmingham carefully studied the chemical reactions that occur during the preparation of eggs. Experts came to the conclusion: the water that remains after boiling eggs is full of nutrients that you can perfectly use!
Properties of water after boiling eggs
An eggshell is composed of 90% calcium carbonate. It also contains 27 other elements, including phosphorus, fluorine, copper, silicon and zinc. When eggs are boiled, the water is saturated with calcium ions and other trace elements.
Calcium ions are specific in that they can easily penetrate into and out of an organic cell.
They thus trigger chemical reactions in the cell that kickstart the synthesis of nutrients.
This property of egg-boiling water is especially valuable for gardeners. During observations, chemists found that such water increases the rate of green mass growth tenfold. Seeds watered with this water develop into strong and resilient plants. Seedlings are more resistant to pests and diseases.
Indoor plants
In addition to directly stimulating plant growth, egg-boiling water helps maintain soil acidity in the pH range of 5.5-6.5. This is important because a neutral environment provides plants with optimal conditions for nutrient absorption. Of course this does not apply to plants with specific soil acidity requirements (for example hydrangeas).
Watering houseplants
How to use water from boiling eggs
After boiling eggs, pour the water into a separate container, let it cool and use it to water and spray houseplants during the day.
Plants with a calcium deficiency can be easily identified: leaves with dry tips and brown spots. Shoots grow slowly with small leaves. Water from boiling eggs is the best remedy.
Chicken eggs are therefore literally zero waste. The shell is a natural source of calcium as well as an excellent gardener’s aid (protection against slugs, tomato nutrition). And as we can see, we can also make great use of the water from boiling eggs.
