Bread infusion contains many useful substances, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, calcium and other microelements that promote the growth and development of plants.
Bread infusion also stimulates the activity of beneficial microorganisms in the soil, improves its structure and moisture retention.
How to prepare and use bread infusion to improve vegetable harvest?
How to make bread infusion
To prepare bread infusion you will need:
• bread (any, but preferably black or rye) - 1 kg;
• water - 10 l;
• sugar - 100 g;
• yeast (fresh or dry) - 10 g.
The process of preparing bread infusion is as follows.
• Cut the bread into small pieces and fill a large container with water (bucket, barrel, bottle, etc.).
• Add sugar and yeast and mix.
• Cover the container with a lid or gauze and leave in a warm place for 5-7 days.
• Stir the infusion periodically and drain the foam.
• The finished infusion should have a sour smell and be bubbling.
How to use bread infusion
Bread infusion can be used to feed various vegetable crops, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, cabbage, carrots, beets, onions, garlic and others.
To do this, you need to dilute the infusion with water in a ratio of 1:10 (1 liter of infusion per 10 liters of water) and water the plants at the roots once a week or two.
You can also spray the plants with bread infusion from a spray bottle to protect them from diseases and pests.
To do this, you need to dilute the infusion with water in a ratio of 1:20 (1 liter of infusion per 20 liters of water) and spray the plants once a week or two.
Bread infusion is a cheap and effective fertilizer that will help improve vegetable yields and maintain plant health.