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Da88l0rd Da88l0rd
7 years ago
I'm roughly around 25 days in on where my gorilla goes Elite. I love the fact that she is blowing up bigger and bigger every time I look at her this is just awesome! Thank you elite and thank you @Fast_buds... I am only giving her water about once a week and she is still under (2) Marshydro 300watt and some LEDs, CFL , and t-5 sub-lighting!!!! I'm glad I did this with these elite I think I'll stay with them I recommend fellow growers give it a try...... Anyways I hope to get the pictures thing fixed soon till then Ima keep trying and as always Happy Growing
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Da88l0rd
Da88l0rdweek 10
@bigdaddyk Molasses is a powerful, yet often overlooked tool when it comes to growing cannabis. Properly used, it can strengthen and boost the very foundation of your grow.Growing cannabis is an art form – fairly easy to pick up, but difficult to master. As you become more experienced, and get a good hold on the basics (see our guide), you often look to start mastering more advanced techniques. One such area of expertise is soil composition, and tailoring your feed to your specific strain and environment. Although there is a lot that can be done with composition, there is one tool in the cannabis growers arsenal that often gets overlook, and that is molasses.MOLASSES: FEEDING THE SOILYour soil is the very foundation of your cannabis grow, it is full of nutrients and microorganisms that all work together to keep your cannabis plant strong and healthy as it grows. Whilst it is important to ensure the nutritional balance of the soil is correct, it is also ensuring that it is a suitable environment microorganisms can thrive in that really separates the good from the expert cultivator.This is where molasses comes in. While molasses is quite rich in nutrients, it is primarily used as a carbohydrate source for the organisms in your soil, effectively feeding the soil and improving it as a foundation for your cannabis. The microorganisms found within the soil play a vital role in the growth of your cannabis, and they also require the right nutrients to thrive. By giving them molasses you ensure they have what they need, and subsequently boost the structure, moisture retention, microorganism content and efficiency of the soil – which in turn benefits your cannabis.THE OTHER BENEFITS OF MOLASSESIn addition to improving the base quality of the soil, using molasses to irrigate your crops can also help prevent the build-up of pathogens that will potentially harm your plants, as well are reduce salt build up that can cause nutritional problems. Molasses contains a good amount of macro- and micro-nutrients, all of which are essential to cannabis health to one degree or another. As both macro- and micro-nutrients are not required in huge amounts, it can sometimes be quite hard to diagnose a deficiency. By regularly adding molasses to your grow you can ensure your cannabis has everything it needs.WHAT EXACTLY IS MOLASSES?SugarcaneTo put it simply, molasses is a highly viscous by-product of sugar refinement. Once you strip the sugar from the raw sugar cane juice, you end up with two products: white sugar and molasses, which contains a lot of minerals and only residual sugars. It is often used as a syrup in cooking, and is a great source of carbohydrates for the beneficial micro-critters that live in your soil.But not all molasses is the same. Some are made to a much lesser quality, and can often contain preservatives, additives and other chemicals you do not want around your cannabis. It is important to obtain organic molasses suitable for garden use. The problem is, organic store molasses is on the pricey side. However, some garden stores offer molasses for agricultural use, which is perfectly fine for cannabis.There are two types of molasses: Sulphured and unsulphured. Choosing the right type can actually be quite confusing, as both types do contain some sulphur – a nutrient required by your cannabis. The major distinction is that sulphured molasses actually contains SULPUER DIOXIDE, which acts as a preservative and anti-microbial substance. What this means is that sulphured molasses will actually kill the microbes you are trying to feed. Unsulphured molasses only contains sulphur, not sulphur dioxide – so it will feed your cannabis without killing the beneficial microbes in the soil. So make sure you get unsulphured, organic molasses.USING MOLASSES WITH YOUR CANNABISThere are a few ways you can incorporate molasses into your cannabis grow. It is often used as a part of a regular feeding schedule or even during soil preparation, before the grow has even begun. It’s a very flexible resource, so no matter what your situation, you will be able to work it in.Including molasses in your watering schedule is probably the easiest and most common way of supplying your soil with molasses. Simply dissolve the molasses in your water and apply as you usually would.When it comes to determining a dose, personal experience is what will really define it. As a starting point, use 1-2 tablespoons of molasses per 5 liters of water. Make sure that it is lukewarm water, as this will make it much easier to dissolve the molasses into it. From here you can assess how the molasses effects your soil and plants, adjusting the dose accordingly.Using small doses helps prevent any unnecessary stress or risk of nutrient burn on your cannabis, especially early on in its life cycle. In most cases, the benefits of molasses will be noticed the most during the flowering phase of the cannabis lifecycle, however, it is good practice to use it throughout, from veg to flowering, whenever your plants are on “just water” days.If you prefer, it is possible to use molasses at the same time as nutrient feeds, however, ensure that you keep an eye you’re your soils pH value, as adding an additional substance to your feeding schedule could cause fluctuation. As long as you know how to manage the pH of your soil, this should not be a long-term problem.Treating Soil Before You Plant In ItThis is really simple, and is a great way to condition soil before you plant in it. Simply use the above technique to make a mixture, and water it into your soil mix for a few days before planting.MOLASSES AND COMPOST TEACompost tea is a great way to feed your cannabis a wide spectrum of nutrients, enzymes and microorganism to supplement their growth. Molasses is usually a key ingredient in compost tea, as it allows you to build up a gigantic injection of beneficial microbes that can help redeem even the worst quality soil around.To find out more about compost tea, check out our article „Compost Tea: The Boost Your Ladies Have Been Waiting For“THE ADVANTAGES OF MOLASSES OVER BRANDED SUPPLEMENTSWhen it comes to supplements, there is no end to commercial, branded products on the market. Whilst they are all good, and have their own advantages, they are often very costly, (we are talking exclusively about supplements here, and not actual primary nutrient feeds). However, many of these supplements will actually contain molasses in them, as it has quite a large array of macro- and micro-nutrients within it. This makes the main advantage of buying molasses over branded supplements a point of cost. Molasses can usually be bought quite cheap when compared to branded supplements, and provides most of the macro- and micro-nutrients you would find within them. When you buy a branded product, you are paying for convenience.Plus, molasses isn’t just great for the soil you grow cannabis in. Buying it in bulk can also help you maintain your garden and lawn.A NOTE FOR OUTDOOR GROWSIt is worth mentioning that molasses is used by hunters to attract game, so if you are growing outdoors, make sure you take the precautions to ensure you molasses doesn’t attract any unwanted visitors that could potentially eat your crop
BigDaddyK
BigDaddyK
@BlackHatGenetics,I think carboload is similar but cheaper 👍
BlackHatGenetics
BlackHatGenetics
@BigDaddyK, i use bud candy for my carbs. it has amazing results.
BigDaddyK
BigDaddyK
@Da88l0rd, I might try some carboload in my next grows 💭🌱
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rdweek 3
@growdiaries please help fix the can't upload duplicate photos it says I can't but they aren't duplicate they are different shots of same plant please!
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@GrowDiaries , I am using my iPhone 5s and the browser is safari and idk why it does it but thanks and y'all rock and the op system is iOS 9
GrowDiaries
GrowDiaries
@Da88l0rd, hey mattb2419. Could you please let us know what browser and device you're using? If smart phone, please state Op System. Thank you and we will try to fix this as soon as possible.
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rdweek 2
@Fast_buds this lady should be a nice silverback gorilla.....
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 1
This strain has had my eye man!! Looking forward to seeing what you do with her!!
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomes
@Da88l0rd, I'll be waiting for the update bro!! 👊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, yeah bro this baby here is something special I just wish I had more then this one going but Owell Ima make her all she can be and Ima do a new week tonight so stay tuned bro this lady is really going ape!!!!!!
BigDaddyK
BigDaddyKweek 9
Nearly there , are you excited ? 👍
BigDaddyK
BigDaddyK
@Da88l0rd, just be careful ⚡ Don't plan on using any machinery 👍😊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@BigDaddyK, like a kid in the candy store or a Adolescence Christmas morning.....lol or a stoner with a big ass bag😂😂😂
Leeyum
Leeyumweek 8
I see you've made some improvements! It's showing. Your leaf quality in flower is looking top notch. She's a beauty.
Leeyum
Leeyum
@Da88l0rd, yeah I made some changes myself and I hope it shows as well as yours!
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Leeyum, thanks bro i have officially found my nitch and she has shown me the love I been giving right back also got new lights and running the Elite brand nutrients and I am excited thanks for the love bro and I'm glad I'm not the only one that has noticed
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 9
Wow!! She's getting fat bro!!! You're gonna have a great harvest in a couple weeks man!! She's looking awesome!! ❤️👊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, thanks fam she is just like amazing me more and more everyday I mean this is about my fourth harvest and by far she is the sliver back out of my lady's... And the smell is just lovely thanks again bro I appreciate the love just remember me during voting bro I think I might have a good chance with her ....
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 8
She's looking really nice man!!! Healthy and lush and getting big!! Keep it up bro!! Solid harvest ahead!!❤️👊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, I hope she gives me the best harvest to date... Since she is by far my best grow yet to date... But I think I have finally got it figured out and I would love for this lady to make it in top ten and win somemore of this wonderful strain ..... Thanks for all the kind words and also I appreciate you sending love just now gotta get some new ones going now that I got them new beans from last win bro... Thanks again
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 7
Looking good man!!! Holy smokes she's going to be a hefty gal by the end!!! 💪💪💪
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 6
Looking nice and lush man!! Keep it up!! 👊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, bro she has officially taken off on me like I checked it three days ago and flushed her since I was about to switch from veg nutes to flower nutes and she had a few hairs on the tops of everywhere and I go in last night and dddddaaaaammmmnnnnn!!!!! "In my best smokey voice from Friday" she is running like a raped Elite ape!!!!
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 5
Man!! She's really taking off!! Should be an excellent harvest for yourself!! 👊💪💪💪💪
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, thanks bro yeah she is super sexy....and she is just impressive.... I've had a few harvest under my belt but this shit here this shit here bro.....lmao wow she is amazing more and more everyday I think if she stays at this pace she will be my best auto to date!!! And my best was the royal queen seed amnesia haze I got 2.5 zips dry!!!!
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 4
Looking great bro!!! Keep it up!! 👊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, you already know bro👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rdweek 10
@fast_buds I hope this here lady gets the approval
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 10
Great job bro!! Those are some fat dense looking nugs and sticky too!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Keep up the great work bro!! 👊👍
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomes
@Da88l0rd, I hear ya there!! Better safe than sorry!! 👊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, won't be too long bro about a month or two.....just gotta have this house repair done and don't need eyes or noses to know what I'm doing
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomes
@Da88l0rd, look forward to seeing ya back in action homie!!! Hope all is good and I'll be watching for your new journal when you're back at it!! ❤️👊
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BigDaddyK
BigDaddyKweek 10
Does The molasses add much taste ? I've seen people using guano but I'd imagine the sugars don't really get taken up ..
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@BigDaddyK, I copy and pasted the link from when I was told about it bro
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@BigDaddyK, I think it makes it little smoother and also I think it adds crystals bro idk just something this old grower taught me and I been doing it since.... I only use it the last month of flower bro so yeah Ima keep it up....
BigDaddyK
BigDaddyKweek 7
She looks lovely and green good job so far , just you wait until you smoke it - it's the don !!!
BigDaddyK
BigDaddyK
@Da88l0rd, yes my second time is looking a lot better too 👍
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@BigDaddyK, this is my second time doing this strain and last one was wow and this one has made that one look like it was under weight and premature
clown420
clown420week 10
awesome work love it, beautiful. good return as well.
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@clown420, thanks bro I appreciate all the love and also hope everyone has awesome grow/yield...
Tenacious_Trichomes
Tenacious_Trichomesweek 10
Man she looks dank AF!!! Super sticky bro!! Great job...now to the harvest pics!! 👊
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Tenacious_Trichomes, straight mind altering bro....lol
Ripper
Ripperweek 10
Buds look great. Excellent job
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@Ripper, thanks a lot bro
GennosukeRooT
GennosukeRooTweek 3
looks phenomenal bro,really amazing!greetings from chile!
Da88l0rd
Da88l0rd
@GennosukeRooT, that's awesome I appreciate the love