Just 1 tablespoon under each plant and you’ll have a giant strawberry crop: a great homemade fertiliser
If you want to improve your strawberry crop while using natural methods, we’ve put together a how-to guide. Here is a recipe for a homemade fertilizer that is not only effective, but also easy to find and inexpensive. Try this proven tip and enjoy a bountiful strawberry harvest that will surprise you with its size and taste.
Why fertilise strawberries?
Many growers complain about the lack of strawberry yields, even though the plants flower abundantly. One reason for this may be insufficient fertilisation. Strawberries require rich nutrients for their growth, which they may lack after some time in the same soil. This article will give you information on how to prepare a nutritious solution that will encourage your strawberries to produce a huge crop.
Homemade fertilizer for strawberries
What you’ll need:
- 50 g of fresh yeast (or 1 teaspoon of dried yeast)
- 1 litre of warm water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Procedure:
- Mix yeast, sugar and warm water in a bowl.
- Let the mixture rest at room temperature for 1 day.
- Once the mixture has rested, dilute it 1:5 (1 part nutrition to 5 parts water) and water each bush with half a litre of the mixture.
This fertilizer is an excellent source of nutrients for your strawberries, and if used correctly, will ensure a bountiful and healthy crop.
More tips on homemade fertilizers:
Fertilizer from old bread: Pour water over old bread and let it ferment. After 6-10 days, dilute the solution with water 1:10 and use to water strawberries.
Nettle leachate: Pour 1 bucket of nettles over water and leave to infuse. Use diluted with water in a ratio of 1:20.
Sour milk: Mix fermented dairy products with hummus and use on strawberries. It helps create an ideal environment for their growth.
Chicken manure: Use diluted chicken manure in a 1:10 ratio. Apply only until strawberries begin to bloom to prevent damage to plants.
These natural fertilizers are a great alternative to commercial products. Not only will they support the growth and development of your strawberries, but they will also contribute to a more sustainable way of growing. Try them out and see their effects for yourself. Good luck!
