Crushed, washed and dried whelk shells in our fully recyclable hand-tied paper bag.
The shells are a sustainably sourced biproduct from our family's seafood processing business on the west coast of Wales.
Our shells are ideal as a decorative top dressing to enhance indoor plant pots and terrariums. Great for cacti, succulents and most houseplants.
Uses & Benefits
- Plant pot and terrarium top dressing
- Mix into compost for improved drainage and soil aeration
- An effective barrier to prevent fungus gnat infestation
This bag contains approximately 3Kg of shells.
For larger pots or bigger projects, check out our
Large (11kg) and XL (18kg) bags.
Why not add on one of our Potting Cups -The perfect tool for scooping and decanting shells and other substrates.
By using our shells, you're helping us to make a dent in the estimated 5,000 tonnes of waste shells generated in the UK fishing industry every year.
* This is a natural product from the sea and we do our best to remove any foreign material.
* The shells may occasionally hold on to some aroma due to their porous nature. This will normally disappear within a day or so of being exposed to the air and will not affect their performance.
Crushed Whelk Shells - Small bag (approx 3Kg)
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to ship to Northern Ireland, Ireland and Guernsey & Jersey.
We aim to process orders within 2 business days. Please ensure you enter the correct shipping details before you checkout - missing information can cause delays. If we require further information we will email you (please check your spam folder!).
Our nominated courier is Parcelforce. You should receive an email from them with tracking details once we have finished packing your order and booked your parcel in (again, please check your spam folder).
Shipping costs are calculated by the weight of products in your basket - but generally, the more you buy the more cost effective it is for you.
Multiple parcels sent to the same address may occasionally be separated during transit and therefore could arrive on different days.
Please allow 4-5 business days for delivery after you've been notified that your order has been shipped. If you have any enquiries please email us shop@shellonearth.co.uk.
Reviews
This item is really quite economical. Only a small amount is needed I have discovered and so far the visiting slugs have stayed away. The shells also look quite pretty when scattered in the pots. Very happy with the product. Delivery was really quick too. Highly recommend the product and seller.
I have bought the item before, via 'Marshall's Seeds' (I think it was it was this company) and was very impressed. So, when I decided to buy another, I went straight to the source and bought direct. As I live in Wales, I wanted to support a Welsh company. Da Iawn.
Have tried several anti snail/ slug hacks, and (so far) this actually seems to work, as well as looking pretty circling base of my young veg plants. Needs to be a thick layer though,as snails will venture over a scattered sprinkling, so have ordered some more.
Absolutely love this product. Not only looks good around my house plants and garden plant, the shells are environmental friendly and sustainable. Seems to be keeping the slugs/snails at bay too. Will definitely be buying more for myself and family.
Well I’m going to be buying more. Love the shells. Stopped squirrels and mice digging up my plants. And pretty too fully recommended ~ thank you.