Gardeners know that to get a good harvest of cucumbers, it is necessary not only to carry out proper agrotechnical care, but also to take care of the timely application of fertilizers. Most often, summer residents use folk remedies, since they are accessible and do not allow cucumbers to accumulate nitrates. In the first place in the ranking of popular supplements are yeast-based formulations.
The effect of yeast on cucumbers
Table yeast consists of living microorganisms and fungi that have a positive effect on the condition of vegetables. Despite the fact that their pathogenic varieties can cause many diseases, dry or pressed table yeast acts in the opposite way and helps plants bear fruit well. This happens due to the fact that microorganisms contained in large quantities absorb organic components of the soil and contribute to the formation of:
- microelements such as phosphorus, iron, potassium, etc.;
- vitamins;
- amino acids;
- enzymes.
Assimilated by cucumbers, these substances stimulate the development of the root system, leaves, stems, and fruit formation.
Recipe for classic top dressing using sugar
To prepare the traditional recipe you will need:
- 50 g granulated sugar (2 tablespoons);
- 1 small packet of dry yeast;
- 10 liter bucket of warm water.
Mix all ingredients until dissolved and leave in a warm place for 3-4 hours. After time, the composition is diluted with warm water in a ratio of 1 liter of solution per 6 liters of water.
The resulting solution is used for root watering, calculating 500 ml of liquid per 1 adult cucumber bush.
Recipe for combined feeding with the addition of ash and chicken droppings
For preparation you will need:
- solution prepared according to the classic feeding recipe - 10 liters;
- infusion of chicken manure – 1 liter;
- wood ash – 450-500 g.
Mix all ingredients and leave in a warm place for 5-6 hours. Then the composition is diluted with clean water at the rate of 6 liters of water per 1 liter of composition. This feeding can compensate for the deficiency of calcium, potassium and phosphorus.
By using this composition, it is possible to eliminate the addition of urea and ammonium nitrate.
Recipe for fertilizing using compressed yeast
Compressed products are just as effective as dry ones. To prepare a recipe using them you will need the following ingredients:
- fresh pressed yeast – 200 g;
- warm water – 10 liters.
Yeast is dissolved in warm water and the mixture is brought to a homogeneous mass. The resulting mixture is left in a warm place for 3-4 days. Stir the solution in the morning and evening. Then the fertilizer is ready for use. Root treatment is carried out with fertilizing prepared according to this recipe.
When applying fertilizing using pressed yeast, it is recommended to water the area with cucumbers before the procedure so as not to burn the root system.
Leaf feeding recipe
This type of fertilizer is recommended for use during the period of active flowering and fruit formation.To prepare you will need:
- warm water – 2.5 liters;
- dry yeast - 1 small pack.
Water is combined with the bulk product and left in a warm place until fermentation stops. Then 1 glass of fermented liquid is diluted in a bucket of water and sprayed.
Preparing fertilizers according to recipes using fermentation is simple and accessible even to a beginner. Such fertilizers are natural and environmentally friendly products that can saturate cucumbers and other vegetables with vital vitamins and microelements. Which recipe to choose is up to you.
Have a good harvest!
