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Smoke420405

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Anybody use molasses? I've read its good for the soil..if so sulphur or unsulphured? I'm about 25 days into flower is this a good time to use it?
 
Nullis

Nullis

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Unsulphured blackstrap molasses. Blackstrap has a good potassium and mineral content and provides some sugars that feed microbes which benefit plants. You can use it during veg and bloom.
 
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Smoke420405

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So you just mix it with the water?
Nullis said:
Unsulphured blackstrap molasses. Blackstrap has a good potassium and mineral content and provides some sugars that feed microbes which benefit plants. You can use it during veg and bloom.
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So just mix it with the water?
 
nflguy

nflguy

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I use at least a tablespoon per gallon and dont really even measure it anymore. My girls absolutely love it. I've done it this way for years and I dont think its possible to "overdo" it.
 
Gary Goodson

Gary Goodson

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Take a cup of water and microwave it for a minute then mix in a tablespoon of molasses. After it dissolves, pour it in a gallon of water
 
Nullis

Nullis

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You really dont even have to go to so much trouble. I always just measure out a tablespoon into a gallon jug and shake it up to mix. The trick is to shake it good, then turn the jug upside down for a few seconds. It's going to foam up a bit and the air bubbles will help mix what remains on the bottom into solution.
 
Gary Goodson

Gary Goodson

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Nullis said:
You really dont even have to go to so much trouble. I always just measure out a tablespoon into a gallon jug and shake it up to mix. The trick is to shake it good, then turn the jug upside down for a few seconds. It's going to foam up a bit and the air bubbles will help mix what remains on the bottom into solution.
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Its really not like physical labor to microwave a cup for 30 seconds to a minute, mix a spoonful of molasses and pour it in the jug... it'll be fully dissolved in your water faster and less hassle than shaking jugs and jugs of water. To me, that's more worko_O don't ya think?

But this is RIU, everything can become a debate here... I guess at the end of the day, as long as you get it in there, right?

:peace:
 
Nullis

Nullis

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Dude it literally takes 30 seconds to just shake the jug up and get it dissolved and that isn't exactly physical labor either unless your muscles are atrophying. Plus if the OP is anything like me they don't even own a microwave.

If you needed 5 gallons I'd agree though, it might be easier to predilute in warm water.
 
Mad_Prophessor

Mad_Prophessor

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I do 10 gallons (aprox 9 teaspoons of BSM) at a time and use an aquarium air stone, submersible pump to stir it all up with a hose and water wand to administer the food/molasses mix. I let it mix up for an hour or so and then feed them.
 
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