Side by side molasses experiment?
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greendemon
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I would also go with B. Looks more dense than A.
nowstopwhining
Too many brownies
So when are we gonna get the answer.
The only reason why I chose A rather than B is because A is much darker and molasses seemed to darken and green my buds for some reason.
The only reason why I chose A rather than B is because A is much darker and molasses seemed to darken and green my buds for some reason.
nowstopwhining
Too many brownies
I thought it was burnt....I just did that to one of my girls and the pistils all shriveleed up and browned abut 2 weeks before harvest.
We are the only ones to say A...I bet we win
it took me feeding double doses for several weeks to get mine to burn. i wanted to see how much they could handle. i was rather surprised. they took A LOT before showing any signs of burning. then it was too late. had to flush and let 'em burn. i've flushed twice since they showed the first signs but they still continued to burn for a few days. i think they stopped now. it only got the fan leaves.I thought it was burnt....I just did that to one of my girls and the pistils all shriveleed up and browned abut 2 weeks before harvest.
nowstopwhining
Too many brownies
Yeah I saw in the journal Pulling the rootball out of the pots was a good ideait took me feeding double doses for several weeks to get mine to burn. i wanted to see how much they could handle. i was rather surprised. they took A LOT before showing any signs of burning. then it was too late. had to flush and let 'em burn. i've flushed twice since they showed the first signs but they still continued to burn for a few days. i think they stopped now. it only got the fan leaves.
greendemon
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So when do we get the results. Impatient. I've been keeping an eye on this experiment for a while. So has a lot of people. Let us know.
sleepytown
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Well, I suppose it is time for results.
Plant B had molasses.
Also, there are a couple of things to be said here. I did nute burn both plants pretty badly on the last feeding, which was about 2 weeks ago. If you look at post #95, you can see the pics that were taken right after the burn. At that time, the burn looked quite a bit worse on the molasses plant. Over the next two weeks of flushing, The molasses plant started to look much healthier, while the burn remained very apparent on the buds of the other plant.
Also, in response to the calyx/leaf ratio, I found that the non-molasses plant was produced much more trim than the molasses eater. It seemed that there was so much leaf matter stuck in there that I would never be able to get it cleaned up. However, it is possible that I have no idea what the fuck I am doing.
It is also notable that the molasses plant is much more pungent in smell.
So here are a couple of broad conclusions that I have thought up over a lot of time and many a bong hit:
1) I believe that the molasses did wonders for my soil. One of the unknown variables, as I stated earlier, was the fact that the guano I had added to my soil at last transplant was said to contain mycorrhizae. I believe that the molasses kept the little guys happy; and allowed a much quicker recovery from nute burn.
2) I believe that the molasses changed the calyx/leaf ratio a little bit. This may have only been a result of the added potassium, and the plant's ability to photosynthesize properly.
However, now that they are drying (after about 36 hours hanging), the buds are starting to look similar. I think a lot of the differences lie in the fact that the molasses buds had a good deal more water weight. Both plants had dry soil soil when I harvested (the soil was even dry the night before), so I am not certain if this is an effect of the molasses, but it could be. I think it has a lot to do with the appearance of the plants, though.
Here is a side by side of two buds from the closet. The one on the right is with molasses. The difference in appearance is already fading:
So, that is all I can offer right now. I am not touching any of these buds until they are dried and cured pretty well. I will try to offer dry weights at that time (I have to buy a more reliable scale). I will also offer a smoke report. For right now, all I can do is offer a smell report.
Molasses: Melon, grapefruit, meyer lemon and a hint of cat urine.
Without: very earthy, with a sweet smell like fabric softener. My girlfriend also said "It smells like a carpet store" Much earthier, but still dank.
I hope you will consider my conclusions and discuss in a civilized manner. I realize that my experiment is not foolproof.
S-Town
Plant B had molasses.
Also, there are a couple of things to be said here. I did nute burn both plants pretty badly on the last feeding, which was about 2 weeks ago. If you look at post #95, you can see the pics that were taken right after the burn. At that time, the burn looked quite a bit worse on the molasses plant. Over the next two weeks of flushing, The molasses plant started to look much healthier, while the burn remained very apparent on the buds of the other plant.
Also, in response to the calyx/leaf ratio, I found that the non-molasses plant was produced much more trim than the molasses eater. It seemed that there was so much leaf matter stuck in there that I would never be able to get it cleaned up. However, it is possible that I have no idea what the fuck I am doing.
It is also notable that the molasses plant is much more pungent in smell.
So here are a couple of broad conclusions that I have thought up over a lot of time and many a bong hit:
1) I believe that the molasses did wonders for my soil. One of the unknown variables, as I stated earlier, was the fact that the guano I had added to my soil at last transplant was said to contain mycorrhizae. I believe that the molasses kept the little guys happy; and allowed a much quicker recovery from nute burn.
2) I believe that the molasses changed the calyx/leaf ratio a little bit. This may have only been a result of the added potassium, and the plant's ability to photosynthesize properly.
However, now that they are drying (after about 36 hours hanging), the buds are starting to look similar. I think a lot of the differences lie in the fact that the molasses buds had a good deal more water weight. Both plants had dry soil soil when I harvested (the soil was even dry the night before), so I am not certain if this is an effect of the molasses, but it could be. I think it has a lot to do with the appearance of the plants, though.
Here is a side by side of two buds from the closet. The one on the right is with molasses. The difference in appearance is already fading:
So, that is all I can offer right now. I am not touching any of these buds until they are dried and cured pretty well. I will try to offer dry weights at that time (I have to buy a more reliable scale). I will also offer a smoke report. For right now, all I can do is offer a smell report.
Molasses: Melon, grapefruit, meyer lemon and a hint of cat urine.
Without: very earthy, with a sweet smell like fabric softener. My girlfriend also said "It smells like a carpet store" Much earthier, but still dank.
I hope you will consider my conclusions and discuss in a civilized manner. I realize that my experiment is not foolproof.
S-Town
longlivemtb
Well-Known Member
Wow, very interesting. Thanks for the report and the whole experiment. I have one question though, It might be to early to answer. But would you grow again with molasses? Think it was worth it?
jackinthebox
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Props, very nice experience. Before I saw results I thought B was molasses to. It deffently appears to have more trichome developement.
Cant wait for weight, and smoke report. = )
Growers <3
Cant wait for weight, and smoke report. = )
Growers <3
CrackerJax
New Member
I rubbed molasses all over myself last night. I was extremely sticky and dank.
HowardWCampbell
New Member
Do you feel like you have more bulk? At least compared to when you are NOT using molasses?
CrackerJax
New Member
Yes, my trichs were huge and scared my wife.
JimmyPot
Well-Known Member
Did you notice any more crystals or better flavor smoke?Interesting
