The use of this kitchen ingredient in watering strawberries is a simple, economical and ecological tip to obtain a huge harvest and very sweet strawberries.
It’s time to plant strawberries! Indeed, if some recommend planting strawberries with bare roots in autumn, there are two periods during which it is advisable to plant these delicious fruits: between September and November, then between February and April. For bucket strawberries, you can do it between September and May, while taking care to avoid the very cold period for their installation.
Strawberries are among the most popular fruits of amateur gardeners. Their sweet taste, gourmet fragrance and juicy texture make it a must of vegetable gardens. However, obtaining an abundant and quality harvest is not always an easy task, and many gardeners complain of insufficient crops of strawberries.
And that’s normal! Strawberries, to produce sweet fruits, require nutrients rich for their growth. Sometimes you also have to bring them a boost with a fertilizer, as we would for your indoor plants. Good news, you don’t need to invest in an expensive fertilizer. You certainly already have the ingredients you need in your kitchen to make your own homemade fertilizer. The secret ingredient to boost growth, productivity and taste for your strawberries is simply yeast. And only one spoon is necessary.
Here’s how to prepare your homemade fertilizer and how to use it to get an abundant strawberry harvest. In a bowl, mix a teaspoon of dry yeast and a liter of warm water. You can also add a tablespoon of sugar to your mixture. Let it rest at room temperature for one day, then dilute the preparation obtained: 1 liter of fertilizer for 5 liters of water. Then sprinkle each plant gently with half a liter of this mixture, avoiding wetting the leaves too much. Apply this solution once every two weeks during the growth period.
In addition to improving the structure of the soil, yeast brings vitamins and enzymes that stimulate plant metabolism. Sugar, on the other hand, serves as an energy source for beneficial microorganisms, thus optimizing the availability of essential nutrients such as potassium and magnesium. Result: larger, larger, sweeter and tasty strawberries.
If this solution is an excellent natural fertilizer, it is essential to use it in moderation. Too much quantity could unbalance the microflora from the soil. It is therefore advisable to respect the dosages and always test the solution on a small part of the plant before a widespread application.