February is the time when tomato seedlings often begin to act up: they stretch out, turn pale and do not want to grow strong roots. Instead of expensive store-bought stimulants, I use a simple powder that almost everyone has in their kitchen – regular dry baker's yeast. They work as a natural growth activator for the root system.
A pinch of yeast (literally on the tip of a knife) dissolved in a liter of warm water with a spoonful of sugar is a ready-made top dressing. I use it once, two weeks after picking. Yeast creates a favorable environment in the soil for microorganisms, which help the roots more actively absorb nutrients. As a result, the seedlings become not tall and skinny, but stocky, with a thick stem and a developed root system.
Such watering is not nutrition in the literal sense, but rather a “push” that awakens the powers of the plant. A week after the procedure, you will notice a clear difference: the bushes will become more confident and strong. By the time of planting, such seedlings will look so strong and resilient that they will really be cramped in the cups, and they will easily take root in a new place.
