Feeding cucumbers with yeast

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A simple yeast feeding of cucumbers, which has been known since ancient times, can make an additional contribution to increasing plant productivity. Using this popular method of feeding, you can not only save on the usual fertilizer, but also get high quality fruit and berry products. In this article, we will tell you how and when to properly prepare yeast feeding, and how this eco-friendly feeding method affects the cucumber yield.

How feeding cucumbers with yeast affects their harvest

When yeast gets into the ground, it stimulates all types of soil bacteria. These, in turn, affect the mineralization of organic substances, as a result of which they are better absorbed by the grown crops. As a result of their vital activity, microorganisms do everything so that nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, etc.) are released from organic compounds in an easily assimilated form. It should be remembered: in order for the effect of yeast feeding to be as effective as possible, there must be a sufficient amount of organic fertilizers in the soil.
One can talk about the beneficial properties of yeast for a long time. If you combine them with water, you get a solution that enhances root formation. This is a very useful property especially during the initial period of growth. The experience of gardeners shows that if you feed cucumber seedlings with yeast fertilizer, then the root system appears 1.5 weeks earlier than usual, and the number of fruits will increase by an average of 7 times, in contrast to untreated seedlings. Along with the growth of healthy powerful roots, the whole plant grows stronger, bears fruit (the greens are even, almost the same, there are practically no hollow ones).
Another plus of yeast dressing is to protect the plant from all sorts of diseases. It turns out that at the same time this feeding is a prophylactic agent against diseases, strengthening the plant's immunity.
Once again, we emphasize the importance of a sufficient amount of organic compounds in the soil. Only under this condition the duration of the action of the yeast dressings will be maximum. This means that the plant will not need additional feeding until about 2 months. This fact, in addition to financial savings (no need to buy additional fertilizers often and apply them), brings additional savings in effort and time.
Yeast top dressing is successfully used in greenhouse conditions and in open soil. In the first case, the process of positive impact on plants is faster and more active.

What is the time frame for feeding cucumbers with yeast?

Yeast dressings begin to be used already at the very initial stage of cucumber growth. There are options to choose from: start feeding at the time of the dive or immediately after planting the seedlings in open soil. Plants take root quickly and quickly grow deciduous thongs.
The effect of the first yeast feeding ends in about 2 months. After this time, prepare the next one. By this time, the cucumbers are blooming and the first ovaries appear.
Further, feeding with yeast is continued at intervals of once a month until the growing season is over. As a result, the total amount of dressings will be approximately 4 times a season.
The effect of yeast dressing is noticeable after a couple of days.
There is a second scheme for yeast feeding of cucumbers: the first time they are fed 7 days after planting in open soil, the second - after feeding with superphosphate, and the third - after 30 days.

Cucumbers: feeding with yeast. Recipes

Yeast top dressing is essentially water and yeast and are the main ingredients for all cooking options. Grab a container and you are ready to cook.
Option 1
Take 100 grams of yeast and dissolve it in 1 liter of warm water, then add another 9 liters of water here. Use immediately at the rate of 1 liter per 1 seedling. This is what adds to the effectiveness: when you add yeast to a liter of water, add sugar (50 grams) there and leave for a couple of days so that the solution ferments. Then apply in the same way.
Option 2
Dissolve fresh yeast (100 g) in 1 liter of warm milk (whey or other milk-containing product is suitable). Let it sit for 5-6 hours and then add 9 liters of water here. Water and spray green young seedlings with this solution.
Option 3
Dry yeast is also suitable for feeding. Take a bucket of warm water and add 10 g of dry yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar there. When yeast and sugar dissolve, take a liter of solution and add 5 liters of water before feeding.
Do not leave the use of yeast solutions for later, they are used immediately on the same day.

How cucumbers and yeast interact. Top dressing: features

A few secrets for yeast feeding:
1. Yeast fungi are incompatible with manure, poultry droppings and compost, as they negatively affect the action of yeast. Therefore, these components are added separately, keeping at least a small amount of time between their applications.
2. Ash must be added together with yeast dressings, since in this way the amount of Potassium and Calcium is compensated (these elements are absorbed by the yeast during the life of the fungus). Also, calcium can compensate for milk or whey, which can be used when preparing a solution with yeast. Another option is eggshell: you can add it at the rate of 1 tablespoon per 1 bush.
3. Make yeast top dressing only on warm days (at least 10 degrees). At 10-15 degrees, cucumber seedlings feel quite comfortable.

Reviews on the use of yeast dressings for cucumbers

Olga: “I started using yeast dressing several seasons ago and all this time the results are pleasing to me. The effect of the first watering on the face - the plant becomes stronger before our eyes with a mass of flowers with ovaries that do not crumble. Small cucumbers are even, uniform, without crookedness. A simple and affordable tool that also saves money. I recommend to everyone!"
Evgeniy: “I use yeast feeding of seedlings and grown crops (not only cucumbers). Preparing top dressing is easy and simple, and the effect is always present! Once I tried to feed the tomatoes, and everything is super, they react just fine: the bushes are growing actively, there are many flowers and ovaries. I recommend this simple feeding to everyone, if you want to make your harvest healthy and rich with the help of available means! "
Sergey: “I feed my cucumbers every year. The plants are doing great. I never thought that with the help of simple yeast, cucumbers would grow like crazy, and the quality of zelents is at a height. As I began to use yeast for feeding, their quantity is no longer only enough for all the needs of our family, they also remain. In general, the method is proven, it is suitable for both the garden and the greenhouse. I recommend it to everyone who is fond of vegetable growing. "

Feeding cucumbers with yeast