Quick question on maxsea

Would it be okay to mix molasses in my nutrient mix or is it better to apply mixed alone in its own water

I mix them together.....

doublejj said:

I mix them together.....

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Thanks i figure it would be just was wondering because i have been mixing separately

I mix them. I like molasses because it brings the ph down a good amount. My water comes with a ph of 8-9 fresh out the spigot.

I don't add molasses as often as I use Maxsea...But when I add Molasses (about every third watering or so) if it co-incides with a Maxsea feeding I mix them.

I often times mix them.

thanks every one ill be mixing them

Why are you using the molasses, what benefits does it have for the plant?
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treemansbuds said:

Why are you using the molasses, what benefits does it have for the plant?
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It feeds microorganisms in your dirt!! It keeps what keeps the dirt healthy happy!

I didn't knew what it did either.

Molasses is also high in carbohybrates, starches & sugars.....beneficial for producing flowers...

also traces of macronutes can be found in molasses.

mr sunshine said:

It feeds microorganisms in your dirt!! It keeps what keeps the dirt healthy happy!

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You are correct sir!
Many add it without knowing what it does. I was just testing you all. I think many still add to much molasses, I only add 1 teaspoon per gallon vs 1 tablespoon per gallon like most do. I only give my girls molasses twice during the veg season, then every other week during flowering. Veggiegardener put up a post a few years back about the BAD of using molasses. How the plant can't break down the complex sugars in molasses and he describes how to provide food for your "micro-beasties" not using molasses. Good read I learned a lot from his post.
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All the shit atop the soil of the jungle does that too.

treemansbuds said:

You are correct sir!
Many add it without knowing what it does. I was just testing you all. I think many still add to much molasses, I only add 1 teaspoon per gallon vs 1 tablespoon per gallon like most do. I only give my girls molasses twice during the veg season, then every other week during flowering. Veggiegardener put up a post a few years back about the BAD of using molasses. How the plant can't break down the complex sugars in molasses and he describes how to provide food for your "micro-beasties" not using molasses. Good read I learned a lot from his post.
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That's interesting I've always used a tablespoon and did it with all my feedings so I"m going overboard never really noticed any problems from it but then i again i have 5 gal buckets of stuff laying around so maybe that's why i always wanted to use it

I also get it in 5 gallon buckets and that's the only way to fly.

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As I recall, my post, regarding adding carbs to your nutrient mix, stated that it isn't necessary or beneficial unless the plant is starved for sugars. I grow my plants in raised beds that get large helpings of mulch/compost each season. Bacteria and earthworms convert this to a plentiful source of carbs. I don't believe molasses is a good replacement. The one season I used such products(in retrospect, probably too much) my plants became sickly late in veg, and produced less than expected. I've stuck with my mulching since and experienced excellent results. At this point, everybody seems sold on using these high priced products. If you're happy with the results don't let me stop you. I just think the science is a bit iffy. BTW, I was one of several to try those products that year(2008?) and none of us had positive results.

Thanks Veggie!
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