Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells - Sprouts of Bristol
Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells
Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells
Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells
Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells
Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells
Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells - Sprouts of Bristol
Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells - Sprouts of Bristol

Shell on Earth - Crushed Whelk Shells


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Recycled crushed, washed and dried whelk shells.

This is ideal for the indoor plant pot and terrarium top dressing. Great for cacti, succulents and most houseplants. Alternatively, you can mix the shells into soil or compost to increase drainage. 


About Shell on Earth
They're a small family business run by husband and wife team Jordan & Caryl Andrews. They take the crushed whelk shells generated at their family’s seafood processing factory and recycle them for use in gardens and landscaping. 

It's estimated that 5000 tonnes of waste shells are generated in the UK fishing industry every year. They are proud to not only reduce our waste output from the factory but also to help support a circular economy by utilising 100% of the whelks they process.

This is a natural product from the sea and Shell on Earth does its best to remove any foreign material. All the packaging is recyclable. The white filler is made from vegetable starch and is compostable. 

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Crushed whelk shells praised for versatility and quality. Customers said "just what was needed for cacti arrangement" and noted good value for money. Used successfully for plant decoration, pest deterrence against slugs/snails, and fungus gnat control. Eco-friendly packaging appreciated. Fast delivery consistently mentioned.

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Raquel
Love this shop !! I always come back

Love this shop !! I always come back

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The Small - (Approx 3.5kg)
Shell on Earth

Just what was needed for a cacti arrangement. Good quality & value for money.

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Rob
The Large - (Approx 10.5-14kg)
Just as expected. All good

Just as expected. Thank you.

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Raquel
Fast delivery, faster than I expected! Whi...

Fast delivery, faster than I expected! Which was lovely as I was very excited and I'm very glad I've found this little shop! Will definitely be buying again! Thank you XX

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Laura

Packaged with eco-friendly materials and healthy, strong plants.
10/10

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Syreeta

Really impressed with this if this don’t deter the snails and slugs I don’t know what will but it’s sharp enough and more rigid than normal egg shells so I’m hoping for the best.

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Talia
Happy with purchase. Item met my expectati...

Happy with purchase. Item met my expectations

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p.b.

Excellent

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Telly
My second purchase, bought to get rid of f...

My second purchase, bought to get rid of fungus gnats around my plants which seems a success. Looks good around the plants. Delivery arrived quickly.

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Micaela
These crushed shells look so nice as a top...

These crushed shells look so nice as a top dressing.

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