Yeast Fertilizer for Bigger, Healthier Plants: Organic, Easy, Cheap & Fast Acting!

Yeast Fertilizer is a game-changer for plant growth, and today, I’m sharing how this simple, homemade fertilizer works, how to make it, and what plants benefit the most.

Yeast fertilizer is an eco-friendly, organic alternative to synthetic fertilizers. It boosts plant health, strengthens roots, encourages copious blooms, and even protects against fungal diseases. Best of all? It’s made with just yeast, sugar, and water—cheap, easy, and effective!

I first learned about yeast fertilizer from Krista at Almost Off Grid Grandma, and now I’m co-hosting the #YeastFertilizer collaboration with her and Angel from Hanging Out in Angel’s Garden. This open collaboration welcomes YOU to try yeast fertilizer in your own garden and join the collaboration. Just mix up a batch, test it on your plants, and tag your video with #YeastFertilizer to share your results.

Check out my Host and Co-host:
Host: Krista from @AlmostOffGridGrandma
Co-host: Angel from @HangingOutInAngelsGarden

Fun Yeast Fertilizer Videos From Hamilton Homestead:
2024 Garden Update & Tour (Yeast Fertilizer): https://youtu.be/olXEMp-OHr4
Your Not Going to Believe Who Called: https://youtu.be/626ZLSOXxnQ
2024 Yeast Fertilizer ~ Has Danny Caught Up to Arnold?
https://youtu.be/vh81k6dBoAg

Hamilton Homestead Yeast Fertilizer Recipe
1 Gallon Recipe
Dissolve: 1/2 tsp Dry Yeast, 1/2 tsp Sugar, in 1 cup warm water and let ferment 8-12 hours.
Dilute above mixture in 1 gallon room temperature water before applying to plants.

5 Gallon Recipe
Dissolve: 1 Tbls Dry Yeast, 1 Tbls Sugar, in 2 cups warm water and let ferment 8-12 hours.
Dilute above mixture in 5 gallons room temperature water before applying to plants.

Dissolve yeast & sugar in 1-2 cups warm water and let fermente 8-12 hours. Dilute the fermented yeast & sugar with appropriate amount of room temp water before use on plants. Apply it to plants that have already been watered, so the soil can easily take in the yeast and it can quickly begin to do its magic. * Overuse of yeast fertilizer can lead to excessive microbial growth, which might compete with plants for nutrients, so moderation is key. I apply it every 2-3 weeks. Can be used as a foliar spray or soil application of 1/2 cup to 1 cup per plant.

More great channels in this collaboration:
@EasyStreetWithJen | @GrowJoyfullyHomestead | @AlcoAdventures | @SuffolkSusie | @PatsGardenLife

Have you ever tried yeast fertilizer? Let me know in the comments, we'd love to hear from you.

May you be blessed, stay grateful, and keep building a life you love.