Those who first heard about this unusual feeding of plants, wondered with surprise - and whether it is possible to water the seedlings with yeast? Previously, it was believed that watering with a yeast solution is useful for tomatoes and potatoes , which already grow in the open ground. But when this type of fertilizer began to be studied more carefully, it turned out that it works well on seedlings of any crops.
Yeast as a fertilizer for seedlings
In any period of plant growth, it will be useful to feed the solution of baker's yeast. But especially, this is important for seedlings, because if at the very beginning of development lay the maximum of useful substances and develop a root system, then the fructification will be abundant.
What is so useful for watering seedlings with yeast? This natural top dressing contains up to 65% protein, as well as amino acids, many trace elements - especially iron. Benefit from fertilizing seedlings with yeast is as follows:
- Seedlings do not stretch and transfer the subsequent transplant well.
- Yeast - are a natural and harmless growth stimulant and supply the plant with useful bacteria.
- The plant, getting all the necessary trace elements, is strong and hardy.
- Due to the use of the present yeast, the root system actively develops. Experiments have shown that it is ten times the size of the roots of those plants that are not fed.
- Resistance to weather changes and various diseases is higher.
How to water the seedlings with yeast?
In order for the yeast to start working in the soil, they need heat. That is, boxes and containers with seedlings should stand on a warm sunny window sill or in a greenhouse. For the preparation of yeast infusion, a large package of yeast (1 kg) and 5 liters of warm water is required.
After the solution has been brewed for a while, it is diluted 1:10 with warm, standing water and watered the seedlings. When there is little seedlings, it is possible to reduce the proportions so as not to pour out the excess of yeast infusion. Although if he remained, then you can feed up such a fertilizer anything you like in the garden: flowers, bushes, grapes and even trees.