Root rot?

Hi @JERgarden it is quite capable of being the cause. You must be careful when applying molasses, because it is thick, it should be applied between 0.1ML / L - 1ML / L. always start at the minimum.Apply the molasses every 5 days and at intervals always with water only and gradually increase the dose according to the plant's response.the best thing to do is a flush with a quantity of water 3X the liters of the pot and do not apply more molasses. good luck mate 👍

I do not see anything else other than a complete flush and add food grade H2O2 (do not use the brown bottle stuff unless you cant find food grade there is a potential toxin involved BUT its better than this) to get a 1-1.5% solution, you dont have much time to fool with it. The sugars may be what is compacting your soil get them out if you can. Might even use a flushing agent but that would be a bit brash. Much luck hope someone has better for you 👍