Step 1: Dig a Deeper Planting Hole
Dig your tomato planting hole about 12 inches deep, a few inches deeper than normal.
Step 2: Add One Raw Egg
Place one whole raw egg at the bottom of the hole.
- Shell and all
- Do not crack it
Step 3: Add a Soil Buffer
Cover the egg with 3 to 4 inches of soil.
This is important—it prevents the roots from touching the egg too early.
Step 4: Plant as Usual
Place your tomato seedling on top of the soil layer and fill in the hole normally.
Step 5: Water and Walk Away
Water well after planting.
That’s it. No extra steps. No maintenance.
The egg will slowly decompose and feed the plant all season long.
🌱 Best Plants for the Egg Trick
This method works best for heavy-feeding plants:
- Tomatoes – biggest improvement, especially for blossom end rot
- Peppers – similar nutrient needs to tomatoes
- Squash & zucchini – love the nitrogen boost
- Roses – calcium strengthens cell walls and improves blooms
➡️ Use one egg per plant. No more, no less.
Common Questions
Will it smell?
No. Buried deep enough, decomposition happens underground without odor.
Will it attract pests?
Not when properly buried and covered with soil.
Can I use eggshells instead?
Eggshells help, but they break down much slower. A whole egg provides both immediate and long-term nutrition.
Final Thoughts
One egg. One plant. Pennies per season.
Sometimes the simplest garden tricks are the most effective. With this method, your grocery store becomes your garden center, and your tomatoes get exactly what they need—naturally, gently, and right on time.
An eggcellent deal by any measure. 🍅🥚