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🌿 Old-School Tomato Fertilizer Recipe: Yeast, Sugar & Banana Peel for Bigger, Juicier Tomatoes
If you’ve ever wondered how gardeners of the past grew such lush, flavorful tomatoes without commercial fertilizers, you’re not alone. The secret? Simple, natural ingredients — often right from the kitchen.
This old-school tomato fertilizer recipe, passed down through generations, combines the power of yeast, sugar, and banana peels to create a nutrient-rich tonic that helps produce bigger, juicier tomatoes. It’s easy, eco-friendly, and surprisingly effective — no chemicals, no complicated steps.
Let’s dig in! 🍅
🌱 Why This Fertilizer Works
Each ingredient plays a unique role in feeding your tomato plants:
- Yeast boosts microbial activity in the soil and helps roots absorb nutrients faster.
- Sugar feeds beneficial soil microbes and gives yeast the energy to thrive.
- Banana peels add potassium and phosphorus — two key nutrients for flowering and fruit development.
🥣 Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 banana peel, chopped
- 1 liter (about 4 cups) warm water
- Optional: a pinch of wood ash for added potassium
🧪 Instructions:
- Prepare the mix: In a container or jar, dissolve the sugar in warm water, then stir in the yeast.
- Add the banana peel: Chop the peel into small pieces and add it to the mix. Let it sit for 2–3 hours to ferment lightly.
- Stir and use: After a few hours, give it a good stir and pour directly at the base of your tomato plants. Use about ½ cup per plant every 2 weeks.
