I compost most kitchen scraps except for dairy, meat and fats. For a long time I would include eggshells. I would try to break the shells into smaller pieces either in the kitchen or once in the compost pile. I seldom turn my compost except when harvesting some so it is slow not fast. The egg shells don't seem to break down at all so I have stopped adding them. USA Zone 7 A/B (right on the border in NC) if it matters.
QUESTIONS:
- Am I missing much by no longer adding the shells to the value of the general compost?
- I have always planted above ground crops so far in my very small raised bed garden. If I plant things like carrots, onions or potatoes is there a chance small bits of egg shells in the soil will embed themselves in the vegetables?
- any value in segregating egg shells into their own compost pile and if so where would it best be used?
Thanks in advance for any insights.
Brian