Cucumbers do not require much care, but they need to be fertilized regularly and correctly to get really big yields. Homemade fertilizer is effective and for a few crowns.

Growing cucumbers is not too difficult, that is, if you provide the right conditions and good care. The resulting harvest may pleasantly surprise you. It is extremely important to fertilize cucumber plants regularly. They have relatively shallow roots and therefore very quickly absorb from the soil all the vitamins and minerals they need for proper growth. At the same time, you can correct the richness of the crop on your own and with the right fertilizer. Homemade fertilizers are effective and, above all, cheap. So, if you’re looking for ways to preserve and improve their flavor, make cucumber fertilizer with yeast or baking soda.

Use yeast or baking soda

Yeast is a valuable source of protein and vitamin B. Yeast is very beneficial for the human body, but also for plants. It can also save cucumbers and tomatoes from diseases . To prepare homemade fertilizer, dissolve about 10 grams of yeast in 10 liters of warm water . Be careful with the temperature, too hot water would kill them. You can water the cucumbers with cold water. Always prepare the infusion fresh. It will supply the cucumbers with the right nutrients (mainly vitamins, which will have a positive effect on their overall vitality and, of course, their taste). If it happens that you do not use the full amount, you can also apply the fertilizer to tomatoes or balcony plants

You can also prepare an equally valuable and balanced fertilizer with baking soda . Although baking soda is mainly used in the home and is an indispensable cleaning aid, you can also use its properties in the garden. To prepare the fertilizer, mix well about 80 grams of baking soda in 10 liters of water. Apply this solution twice with an interval of 2 weeks . After another 2 weeks, use a slightly modified fertilizer. 60 grams of baking soda and a few drops of iodine are enough for the same volume of water. Iodine protects plants from pests and diseases.

What to do with excess cucumbers

In season, cucumbers start to bear fruit like wild ones and suddenly you don’t know what to do with them. In addition to using cucumbers in tasty salads and spreads, you can also sterilize them, either alone or along with peppers, cabbage and onions or other vegetables depending on your taste and imagination. You can also prepare a tasty and refreshing lemonade or syrup. Even in the refrigerator, however, it can last a month with proper storage .