Strawberries, one of the most highly rated fruits to plant in spring, sometimes prove tricky for gardeners to grow. Even with the utmost care and attention, homegrown strawberries may still fall short, remaining petite and lacklustre in taste. Yet, according to green-fingered experts from the HomeGrowers Facebook page, a “bountiful harvest of plump, juicy berries” is within your grasp with the aid of the right homemade fertiliser.

They claimed that their secret is “homemade fertiliser for giant and tastier strawberries”, lies in a pair of “simple yet powerful” ingredients. This concoction simply requires either fresh or dry yeast, sugar, and water, which blend to form a nutrient-packed solution that encourages “vigorous growth” for your strawberries.

If you adopt this “easy-to-make recipe” and fertilisation method, gardeners can provide their strawberries with the essential nutrients they need to thrive.

According to experienced gardeners, yeast functions as a “powerhouse of nutrients”, dispensing essential elements like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, B vitamins, and proteins vital for the strong growth and fruit production of strawberries.

In addition to these benefits, sugar also plays a pivotal role, functioning as a “catalyst for beneficial soil microbes”, to give the soil quality a boost for a better environment for growth.

Yeast and sugar are a dynamic duo for promoting “strong, healthy strawberry plants with abundant yields of delicious fruit”.

The fertiliser concoction should be introduced when the plants are mere seedlings. A second helping is advised at the flowering stage.

The final application should be given when the fruit starts to emerge. It’s advised not to exceed three applications throughout the growing season.

Other natural fertilisers for strawberries can include blood meal, fish meal, soy meal, alfalfa meal, and compost tea.

Compost tea is a fermented liquid that comes from your kitchen and garden waste.

By distilling these nutrients into a liquid form, it makes it easier for plants to absorb and can be delivered directly to the roots of your plants.