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Eric12345

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does it really help? and if so how much do i use and how do i apply it and everything else to do with it..because i have absolutely no idea about it. thanks
 
acexxacer

acexxacer

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2 tablespoons per gallon of water. do not use in hydroponic systems. molasses is basicly an energy shot the sugar in it will boost productivity in the plant.
 
Tookie123

Tookie123

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Yes it is basically an organic fertilizer. Molasses average npk is 1-0-5 so when used it is effective but requires micro orginisims to make the nutes/carbs availible. Be careful using too much because the top layer of soil when dry. Up to 2tbsp per gal.
 
Doctor Cannabis

Doctor Cannabis

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Molasses is very useful. The carbohydrates feed the microorganism in the soil, which break the soil down into nutes, making them available for the roots.

Molasses also contains alot of minerals. Using it will guarantee that you will never suffer a microelement deficiency. Plus, the extra calcium, magnesium and zinc raise the cannabinoid and terpene production, making your bud smell wonderfully and take you to places beyond your dreams.

No more than 2 tbs/ gal, otherwise you risk attracting pests or feeding a mold.
 
tyke1973

tyke1973

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Be very careful how much that you use i use about 30 ml to 18 ltr of water.This stuff has it's part in the flowering of plants but you can over do it so be careful how much you use.Put it in with the nutes then ph the mix don't ph it after because it will alter the ph.
 
klassenkid

klassenkid

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Tookie123 said:
Yes it is basically an organic fertilizer. Molasses average npk is 1-0-5 so when used it is effective but requires micro orginisims to make the nutes/carbs availible. Be careful using too much because the top layer of soil when dry. Up to 2tbsp per gal.
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Does all soil have the micro ogranisms to break down the molasses?
How do you know if you have the them?
Do you use it for every watering?
 
Doctor Cannabis

Doctor Cannabis

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klassenkid said:
Does all soil have the micro ogranisms to break down the molasses?
How do you know if you have the them?
Do you use it for every watering?
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Yes, all soils contain microorganism that are initially airborn, but attracted to moist soil and the rich foods contained. Eventually, the microorganisms form a well balanced flora.

Yes, I use molasses every watering. Word of caution: you should always leave your soil to dry up a bit before watering, otherwise the molasses just piles up in the soil and can attract pests and mold.
 
Tookie123

Tookie123

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klassenkid said:
Does all soil have the micro ogranisms to break down the molasses?
How do you know if you have the them?
Do you use it for every watering?
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yes all soil will have micro organisims. If you are using organic nutes that is the only way the nutes become usible for the plant(most of the time) however chemical nutes will actually feed the roots directly with the food but this makes it far easier to burn plants. I have used it since mid veg all the way thru flower. I deff believe in molasses. Gotta b unsulphered blackstrap preferably.
 
aceboonkoon

aceboonkoon

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how do you know if its unsulphered or not? do you read the nutrients on the back or what, am i suppose to not see sulphur written within the ingritients or in the nutrients?
 
naimad1234

naimad1234

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aceboonkoon said:
how do you know if its unsulphered or not? do you read the nutrients on the back or what, am i suppose to not see sulphur written within the ingritients or in the nutrients?
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Th stuff I use says unsuphured right on the front label. "Grandma's Gold Standard All Natural Unsulfured molasses
 
akgrown

akgrown

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I agree, expecially with prganic grows. I add it to my compost tea while it brews so the bacteria have something to feed upon. I use 2tbl per gallon as well. You can get it at wal-mart for like 3 or 4 a jar. It is very benificial just dont over do it if you plan to water with it directly.
 
Bigby

Bigby

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I use one tablespoon per gallon of water. I mix it in hot water to insure it dissolves then add this to my main water. I dont like to use more than that as it can cause your soil to become sticky and sweet and therefore more attractive to some insects.
 
dsmoker2

dsmoker2

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dude, if you live in the states, you can find and Oraganic Blackstrap Unsulphured Molasses at Whole Foods for about $4 for 15 fl oz
 
ganjaluvr

ganjaluvr

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yeah, pretty much any local grocery store should carry it.

I would think anyhow...

you could always order it online if worst comes to worst.
 
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