Molasses
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420 T
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Will do thanks
Dontjudgeme
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I use 1 teaspoon every other water.
420 T
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Ok cool I will do
Ladiesonly
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Don’t you guys worry about bugs with the sugar?
420 T
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No really but if it gets too much then I buy some raid in the blue can for flies and I spray it on the bottom corners of the tent
StareCase
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No. I find I don't need that much of it. 1 tsp in 1 gallon is pretty diluted and I only use it three or four times in an entire flower cycle. I just let the girls have a little taste every few weeks to give their beneficial fungi a helpful snack.
madvillian420
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yep lol i had my first experience with fungus gnats this run and i was going a bit heavy on the molasses at first.
Dapper_Dillinger
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Can you use regular grandma unsulfered molasses or do you have to use blackstrap?
SandyShores
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I used molasses once in my greenhouse and it was fungas gnat heaven apparently. Just getting them under control now.
StareCase
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You can use Grandma's if you want. But I recommend the Bulk food store tubs of the unsulfured black strap.
rahat
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I'm a bit new on this molasses, is there a noticeable difference ?
StareCase
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I don't have a non-molasses grow to compare it to. But others have written articles that they have noticed a difference with it.
Un-sulphured molasses does provide some potassium as a main nutrient and some of the micro nutrients - calcium, magnesium and iron. While there is some nutritional benefits to molasses, it's main role is to feed the microbial environment in the soil as it breaks down. A healthier microbial environment helps the plants in collecting nutrients. More nutes available to the ladies would result in beefier bud.
But make sure that it is un-sulphured. Sulphured molasses contains sulphur dioxide which can destroy the microbes that you are trying to feed.
Un-sulphured molasses does provide some potassium as a main nutrient and some of the micro nutrients - calcium, magnesium and iron. While there is some nutritional benefits to molasses, it's main role is to feed the microbial environment in the soil as it breaks down. A healthier microbial environment helps the plants in collecting nutrients. More nutes available to the ladies would result in beefier bud.
But make sure that it is un-sulphured. Sulphured molasses contains sulphur dioxide which can destroy the microbes that you are trying to feed.
MICHI-CAN
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Only use it in a controlled environment to avoid bugs. Max 1Tsp/gal every 3rd feeding in 5gal or smaller pots. Makes a difference in organic soil. Useless if you use synthetic ferts.
And the post who got gnats has humidity and over watering issues. Put some diatomaceous earth on your soil. Add air flow and ease up on the water.
Dontjudgeme
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I grow indoor so bugs have never been a problem for me. Can’t say the same for outdoor though.
John1sttimergrow
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I've heard from as much as 1 tablespoon/gal to 1 teaspoon/gal. Unsulfernated molasses that is.