Eggshells in the garden

(Question)

Many years ago I was told to add crushed eggshells around my strawberry plants to discourage bug infestation. I am not sure it worked that well, but I was wondering if crushed eggshells add nutrients to the soil in any case.

(Answer)

Here is an answer we previously provided to a similar question.

https://www.torontomastergardeners.ca/askagardener/eggshells-how-many-is-too-many/

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