Organic bloom booster or molasses?

[elfo777]

One of the most expensive things I buy in my nutrient line is the bloom booster. I am not sure if there is really a huge difference or not, but could blackstrap molasses act as a bloom booster too to replace that product? Or is it worth using a bloom booster? I also use seabird guano high in potassium.

 

[Marq1340]

Save your money and don't buy either one.

 

[Hollatchaboy]

One of the most expensive things I buy in my nutrient line is the bloom booster. I am not sure if there is really a huge difference or not, but could blackstrap molasses act as a bloom booster too to replace that product? Or is it worth using a bloom booster? I also use seabird guano high in potassium.

Compost.

 

[effexxess]

seabird guano high in potassium.

Do you have the NPK of the guano?
Guano will probably be enough, skip the bloom booster and molasses.

 

[CaliRootz88]

One of the most expensive things I buy in my nutrient line is the bloom booster. I am not sure if there is really a huge difference or not, but could blackstrap molasses act as a bloom booster too to replace that product? Or is it worth using a bloom booster? I also use seabird guano high in potassium.

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Like others have stated skip the bloom and molasses. I use this 2-3 times in a run at 1/4 strength in mid-late flower sometimes.
Does it help? Maybe? Sometimes I get hungrier plants, but I counter that with top dressing. Soil health is critical in flower. Compost is huge for soil health and yields.

Another option for you is do a side by side with two clones and water one with and the other without and compare your end results?

 

[Hollatchaboy]

Ffj is a good, natural option for a boost in flower, also.

 

[Green Dreamz]

I mix a couple tablespoons of molasses and Alaska Fish Fertilizer in a gallon of water and divide between 30 outdoor plants once a week or ten days. This cost about $28.00 for two years and seems to work well.

 

[Budzbuddha]

I run it pretty simple - KELP.

Kelp contains potent concentrations of trace minerals, micronutrients, amino acids & vitamins, but most important, kelp contains many growth hormones, including cytokinins, auxins & gibberellins, which stimulate cell division and larger root systems. Kelp also contains amino acids and carbohydrates which chelate minerals and nutrients. Chelates are very important in allowing plants to take up certain essential elements.

Plus , you can even foliar apply when you up pot before flip or at root level . All for stimulating growth and budsites. Some growers even germ seeds in it too.

No more M.O.A.B or other “ booster crap “ for me.

 

[Marq1340]

I run it pretty simple - KELP.

Kelp contains potent concentrations of trace minerals, micronutrients, amino acids & vitamins, but most important, kelp contains many growth hormones, including cytokinins, auxins & gibberellins, which stimulate cell division and larger root systems. Kelp also contains amino acids and carbohydrates which chelate minerals and nutrients. Chelates are very important in allowing plants to take up certain essential elements.

Plus , you can even foliar apply when you up pot before flip or at root level . All for stimulating growth and budsites. Some growers even germ seeds in it too.

No more M.O.A.B or other “ booster crap “ for me.

I second kelp! A must have each grow. Alaska fish as well, well as long as you're outdoors.

 

[Budzbuddha]

Also P for Pee Pee

 

[nygaff1]

Also P for Pee Pee

Wayyyy to much nitrogen for flower. Plus if you are on meds/have a terrible diet/drink &smoke a bunch, that all goes right back into your soil...

 

[nygaff1]

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Like others have stated skip the bloom and molasses. I use this 2-3 times in a run at 1/4 strength in mid-late flower sometimes.
Does it help? Maybe? Sometimes I get hungrier plants, but I counter that with top dressing. Soil health is critical in flower. Compost is huge for soil health and yields.

Another option for you is do a side by side with two clones and water one with and the other without and compare your end results?

I 2nd the BuildABloom. I don't think I've used 1/4 of the 1lb bag I bought a year ago.

 

[pahpah-cee]

I mix a couple tablespoons of molasses and Alaska Fish Fertilizer in a gallon of water and divide between 30 outdoor plants once a week or ten days. This cost about $28.00 for two years and seems to work well.

I noticed on my new bottle of Alaska fish emulsion that it is no longer organic. they changed where they source the fish.

 

[elfo777]

Do you have the NPK of the guano?
Guano will probably be enough, skip the bloom booster and molasses.

This is the label, some people told me it is very low on potassium and to use another potassium nutrient with it. I am tempted to try just by using this guano. I can't go overboard since it has alot of calcium and plants become dark green pretty fast. Or maybe the guano alone is enough? I am using a base organic nutrient fertilizer with it (trabe brand which is basically spanish biobizz).

 

[elfo777]

Also another question, why not use molasses? Is it useless or is just kelp much better and a better substitute?

 

[effexxess]

26.0% P2O5 x 0.44 = 11.44% P
3.20% K2O x 0.83 = 2.66% K

reference: https://extension.psu.edu/how-much-phosphorus-and-potassium-are-really-in-your-fertilizer

 

[elfo777]

26.0% P2O5 x 0.44 = 11.44% P
3.20% K2O x 0.83 = 2.66% K

reference: https://extension.psu.edu/how-much-phosphorus-and-potassium-are-really-in-your-fertilizer

Yes but... is this enough K for the flowering phase?

 

[Drop That Sound]

Also another question, why not use molasses? Is it useless or is just kelp much better and a better substitute?

Its not useless. You can use blackstrap as a good source to feed the microbes when you brew aerated compost teas. That's the only reason I keep a bottle around, but barely ever use it anymore.

 

[Vbz.420]

I use real growers recharge religiously builds an ecosystem, organic and fixes nitrogen in the soil naturally.. I notice the growth spurts or plants improving after small deficiencies / hunger everytime (unless disease). Also roots organic product work fine for me. I do notice certain strains are calcium addicts and can leave a hollow stem due to the deficiency I’m sure some can chime in on this as well about what might be good for that.

 

[secretmicrogrow420]

i use kelp and alfalfa at the moment for my all organic mid stage bloom booster but im not sure if its even doing anything lmfao