CaCO3 and plants?

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Is adding crushed egg shell (ca carbonate) benificial for plants?

2006-10-11 14:31:12 · 2 answers · asked by d_raza1 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden

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Calcium is a trace element for plants so they need very small amounts. The amounts they need are probably in the soil but if not a better source for calcium if gypsum or limestone.

2006-10-12 01:19:51 · answer #1 · answered by college kid 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I doubt. CaCO3 has very little solubility in water, and is not likely to be taken up by the plant.

2006-10-11 21:42:46 · answer #2 · answered by Seshagiri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋