Strawberries are very responsive to nutrition, especially when they actively set berries and gain sugar. If you do not support planting during this period, the harvest will be small and sour. Due to unstable spring weather, plants slow down their development and absorb elements from the soil less well. To help strawberries produce a bountiful and sweet harvest, you can use simple ingredients that are easy to prepare at home.
Bread leaven with sugar
Stale bread stimulates the development of the root system and enhances the activity of beneficial bacteria in the soil. Sugar serves as food for fermentation, which increases the efficiency of fertilizing. How to prepare: Pour 300 g of black bread with 3 liters of warm water, add a tablespoon of sugar and leave for two days in a warm place. Strain the infusion, dilute with water in a ratio of one to three and pour the strawberries under the root.
Iodine with milk
Pharmaceutical iodine protects beds from gray rot and strengthens plant immunity. Milk creates a protective film on the soil and leaves, which prevents fungal spores from gaining a foothold. How to prepare: Mix 1 liter of low-fat milk and 10 drops of iodine in 10 liters of water. Mix thoroughly and spray the bushes in cloudy weather or in the evening. Repeat treatment after a week.
Wood ash with boric acid
Ash compensates for the deficiency of potassium and phosphorus, which are necessary for the sweetness of berries. Boric acid prevents the ovaries from shedding and stimulates flowering. How to prepare: Dilute a glass of sifted ash in 5 liters of hot water, leave for a day. Add half a teaspoon of boric acid, stir well and water the plants in the furrows around the bushes.
These simple fertilizers will help you grow strong and sweet strawberries without purchasing expensive store-bought products.
