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Black Strap Molasses

Middlereef
Middlereefstarted grow question 3 years ago
Hi im doing a indoor grow and have never used blackstrap molasses before and i want to add it to my nutrient feed, i have 4 plants in soil, i have this 5kg container of black strap molasses my question is can i use this molasses? if so how much do i use?
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Coopmc
Coopmcanswered grow question 3 years ago
Yes perfeckt sugger to feed bio mass 1 table spoon per gallon with normal feed
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GrowingGrannie
GrowingGrannieanswered grow question 3 years ago
I use molasses to "feed" the microbes I add to my ProMix substrate... keeps the microbes happy and healthy which in turn keeps the roots happy and healthy and growing! As a rule, I use 1 tsp per gallon of both microbes and molasses every time I feed. Always check the ph of your soil so you can adjust the ph of your feed/water...
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AsNoriu
AsNoriuanswered grow question 3 years ago
Hade few runs were molasses improved soil and I had good results, but sometimes I was getting such lockouts or never seen deficiencies after using sugars as supplement feed. Thought to recheck how pH fluctuate in soil, but never had time to play, just banned molasses from my gardens for not creating problems. Mycorrhizae and some other bacterias do way better job. Doubt it helps, but it's my experience. All the Best !
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Organoman
Organomananswered grow question 3 years ago
Forget molasses, it does very little good and is an old hippy myth from the 1960s and based on cornflake packet science (give sugar to make sugar/trichomes). It may feed the micro organisms in the substrate slightly but does nothing directly for your plants. If you want to give your plants something that is actually beneficial and 10,000 times more applicable to plant health and vigor, give them either fulvic acid, humic acid or amino acids, or for best results, all three, and your plants will love you. I have been using humic and fulvic acids for 20+ years and after discovering amino acids a coulpe of years ago, I was amazed with its almost instantaneous effect on the plants vigor that I would never consider ever growing again without the use of these three basic building blocks of plant vitality again. Combined with some mycorrhizae, (Mykos from Xtreme Gaedening is my recommendation) and stand back while your plants explode with goodness! The "Mykos" may seem expensive, but it is worth every cent! Great White Shark is a similar product to Mykos, but I have not tried it, as the results from the Mykos were/are so outstanding that I would not dare not using it again, as it is a proven performer, especially in organic soil grows. Hope this helps, Organoman.
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m0use
m0useanswered grow question 3 years ago
That is based for animal feed and may be sulphured as a preservative to make it last longer. Some human brands are the same way. Your need to use unsulphured BSM or its preservatives will harm your biolife in the medium. It wont always say on the label as its animal feed and not under the same regulations as human grade. Good Luck!
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Ultraviolet
Ultravioletanswered grow question 3 years ago
Molasses is better known as black treacle in the United Kingdom that is made from sugar. It is dark and very thick like a syrup. When you separate the sweet crystals from the syrup, you will get the so-called molasses. This is often used as food sweetener and flavoring, too. Molasses come in many different types that have varied levels of sweetness and in which some may not be allowed for growing plants. Those that are made with low-quality sometimes contain dangerous and unnecessary ingredients like chemicals and other stuff that can destroy your crops. So, it is better to be careful when buying one in the market for planting. Five Different Types of Molasses 1. Cooking Molasses The right molasses for preparing food, which is a combination of Fancy and Blackstrap type of molasses. This is the version that’s not so sweet but darker in color, too. Cooking molasses is best for baked products. 2. Blackstrap Molasses The finished product of processing sugar that has a very dark color and tastes very bitter. Refined sugars that produce that thick, syrupy liquid is what creates this type of molasses. Instead of using it for food, Blackstrap molasses is used for making alcohol and in livestock, especially for horses. 3. Fancy Molasses Like what the word “fancy” means, this type is perfect as an accessory or added design and flavoring to food such as topping to biscuits and bread. It is also called as Gold Star because once you use it for baking, its color becomes light-colored and sweet. 4. Unsulphured Molasses The most favorite product made from 12 to 15 month-old sugar cane. It also features the best-tasting flavor of all. 5. Lite Molasses Lighter in color and up to 40% less sugary than others. When you add this to any food, the flavor tends to be more subtle, too. This is taken from sugar after its first boiling. Cookies that contain Lite Molasses are smoother and softer as well. Molasses for Cannabis Now, another topic that links to the popularity and versatility of molasses is about its usefulness in growing cannabis plants. Although there are already some existing supplements available in the market for the healthy growth of weeds, molasses’ rich flavors and easy preparation caused it to be an interesting subject for cannabis growing studies and experiments. Two different ways to use molasses as a supplement to weed growing is now known to many growers and which seemed effective. Below is a quick list of all possible ways to do that in your garden. Method #1 – Regular Feeding Schedule Here you can just add molasses to the soil while preparing it for the seeds to be implanted. This can be a great start for your precious cannabis to live a healthy plant life, too. Method #2 – Water Schedule Molasses may be dissolved into the water you will be using for your crops and just pour it like you always do to your plants. This is the easiest way to go, as well. How to Prepare Molasses Supplement How to prepare such solutions made with molasses is the next thing that you might be wondering about. It’s just as simple as when you are applying it. Use molasses of 1 to 2 tablespoon in every 5 liters of water. Lukewarm water is better to be used so that molasses will dissolve easily, too. Putting just the right amount or maybe small doses also avoids the plants from feeling stressed or overwhelmed, particularly those that are still on its early stage of growth. To use molasses as a supplement is better done earlier than later because that allows the plants to adapt to its effect sooner than when it is already a little older. Added molasses to your plant’s soil together with other artificial nutrient feeds fine as long as you can monitor and manage the pH level of the soil. Why Molasses is Good for Cannabis Growing Good soil is equivalent to a good harvest. It must be packed with the appropriate minerals, nutrients, and natural substances that will support its healthy, growing all the way. Also, your cannabis plants specifically need nutrients and minerals like phosphorus, nitrogen, calcium, and iron, to name a few. Although soils naturally are made to provide those elements, it is unavoidable sometimes to lack one or two of those. As a solution to that, molasses can be used to supplement what is missing. At the same time, molasses are a favorite delicacy of microorganisms that live in soils so that it can, in return, nurture the plant in it. So basically, molasses are not meant for the plant directly but for the soil where it is planted to stay healthy. Other than that, molasses for cannabis is also beneficial to the other crops that you are growing. Protects the plant from insect and pests that ruin your crops Prevents pathogens and other harmful elements from living in the soil Enhances the soil’s ability to hold water better Avoids the danger of having too much salt in the soil that hinders healthy nutrient absorption Other Health Benefits of Molasses Serves as an effective antioxidant – specifically, blackstrap molasses are better than refined sugar and corn syrup that protects the body from cancer, heart and lung problems as well. Helps in fighting iron deficiency – iron is better achieved from this substance instead of red meat and other fatty foods. Such minerals, including magnesium, are useful in preventing blood clots, menstrual cramps, and healthy muscles in the uterus. Helps in managing weight and avoiding obesity – the properties that molasses contains are found to be effective in managing gain weight by lowering the calorie content in the body. Provides a high amount of calcium – again, blackstrap molasses is perfect for calcium needs that are healthy for the bones, teeth, and protection from diseases concerning the bone. Stabilizes the level of blood sugar in the body – aids people with diabetes by slowing down the digestion of carbs and thus results in lower insulin to be produced. It also helps the body to avoid storing too many fats into the bloodstream. Promotes healthy growing hair – through its extracts, the hair benefits from consuming molasses and becomes softer and well-conditioned. Graying is also prevented despite the aging of some consumers. Final Thoughts There is nothing wrong with using organic and non-organic supplements to support and maintain the healthy growth of your cannabis crops. But, if you want it to be easier and less expensive, this is the way to go; use molasses for cannabis, which you can do it yourself at home. Use molasses partnered with the perfect soil you can find and discover how healthier your harvest can be in the coming days. It’s probably going to be one of your most memorable and rewarding experience, knowing that you made the right decision for your crops.
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Grey_Wolf
Grey_Wolfanswered grow question 3 years ago
yep it should be fine just keep in mind that it does have a bit of sulfur that could potentially lower your PH so don't over do it I add a teaspoon per gallon and water it in with my weekly Mycorrhizae
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