Tea bags & Egg shells

I drink a buttload of tea, and we go thru alot of eggs.
I thought I read some where that these were useful. Is that true? Should I save my used bags and shells? How are they used?

people put tea and eggshell into compost. ask ohsogreen for some info hes a balla, and will tell you how much to put into the compost.

thelastpirate said:

I drink a buttload of tea, and we go thru alot of eggs.
I thought I read some where that these were useful. Is that true? Should I save my used bags and shells? How are they used?

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Thelastpirate Both used Tea & Eggshells have something to offer. Both go great in the compost pile, worms love to eat them - if you vermicompost and they make usefuls tonics.
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You can put several (4-6) used tea bags in a pot (1 gallon) of water, with the eggshells from 6 to 8 eggs. Let them boil for about five minutes. Then take them off the heat and let them cool to room temperature.
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Strain the mix, through a paper coffee filter and water your plants with it.
It will provide soluble calcium and some trace minerals. Both are good for Mary. Put the left over tea bags / eggshells in a compost pile or feed your worms. If you don't compost, sprinkle them in your flowerbeds or on the lawn. Herman the Worm will take care of the rest.
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The Adventures of Herman the Worm
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Hope this helps...
Keep it Real...Organic.....
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Shit! I've been putting ALL my egg shells and teabags right into the compost pile.

Oh oh OHsogreen, my plants are appreciating your knowledge.

Seamaiden said:

Shit! I've been putting ALL my egg shells and teabags right into the compost pile.

Oh oh OHsogreen, my plants are appreciating your knowledge.

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Seamaiden Dropping your used tea bags & egg shells in the compost pile, it completely OK. Since, they will break down & be available in a few weeks.
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Boiling them just speeds the process along & has the benefit of a nice calcium & trace mineral tea. I do it that way, because my wife steams our vegetables for dinner. I just drop them in the already hot water, so it provides two functions. Dinner for me & my plants.
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Either way, the eggshells & tea will eventually benefit your plants...
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Keep it Real...Organic....

Thanx for all of your input. I started this grow as a "learning curve, catching up on technology" grow. I haven't grown any in over 25 years, probably closer to 35.
I intend to compost, am putting in a reverse osmosis system, and a 25 gal nalgene chemical storage tank w/floating lid to store pH correct water, and Nute solution, all this for the next "real" grow.
I have had success with this grow beyond what I expected.

So, looks like I'll be saving all the shells and bags for future use. Question, if I start a compost pile now, would it be advantageous to mix that compost in my next soil? What constitutes a good compost? I'd really like to stay 100% organic next grow. I am sticking with soil. less to go wrong for me.

The egg shells can all so be crushed and put around the base of your plant as a slug restior i found this out when i was looking for orgainc pest control

thelastpirate said:

Thanx for all of your input. I started this grow as a "learning curve, catching up on technology" grow. I haven't grown any in over 25 years, probably closer to 35.
I intend to compost, am putting in a reverse osmosis system, and a 25 gal nalgene chemical storage tank w/floating lid to store pH correct water, and Nute solution, all this for the next "real" grow.
I have had success with this grow beyond what I expected.

So, looks like I'll be saving all the shells and bags for future use. Question, if I start a compost pile now, would it be advantageous to mix that compost in my next soil? What constitutes a good compost? I'd really like to stay 100% organic next grow. I am sticking with soil. less to go wrong for me.

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Thelastpirate You can compost things as fast as two weeks, if you mix it correctly, keep it moist not wet and turn it daily. I use a couple of food grade plastic barrels on rollers. Makes turning a breeze.
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Good compost is dark brown to black in color, fluffy & smells earthy - almost sweet. Anything shy of that smell and it's not ready.
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Good Compost is always a excellant amendment to your soil and provides lots of benefits. I'm going to be lazy here and save some typing.
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Here is a hotlink to good info on Composting:
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Composting - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Keep it Real..Organic...
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If I boil it down into the "tea" you describe, can that be stored? And will the shells and bags used for the tea still be good for the compost? My next grow is gonna be totally organic. (or as close to "totally" as I can get) and I am readying for it now.

thelastpirate said:

If I boil it down into the "tea" you describe, can that be stored? And will the shells and bags used for the tea still be good for the compost? My next grow is gonna be totally organic. (or as close to "totally" as I can get) and I am readying for it now.

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Yes, after your tea cools down to room temp. You can put it in a empty milk jug and store it in the fridge for up to a month. Just take what ever portion you plan to use and let it reach room temp. before watering a plant with it.
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Yes, the left over tea bags & eggshells from the tea are still good to throw into the compost pile or barrel. Only a portion of their goodness will be released in the tea.
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Growing Organic is really easy. Just keep your feeding program, low, slow & steady. Water weekly, feed every two weeks for best results.
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Hope this helps....
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what other household items can be used in teas? i know espom salts are good for magnesium