Blackstrap Molasses in DWC

[Revanche21]

good or bad idea?

I know there is lots of info out on the boards but it seemed like huge amounts of reading to be done and I've read mixed results

What's your take on it?

[DTRave420]

I know very little of these systems,but if theres pumps and emitters involved,I'd say mechanically it's not a great idea to use molasses which are very thick...Why not use an organic carbohydrate synthesizer such as Botanicare Sweet which is much thinner...
:420thought:

[FlyGuyOU]

molasses dissolves in the water. stir it up a bit

[theforthdrive]

I use grandmas.... I would say in a heavy dose. I put it into damn near boiling water and it dissolves fine. I water using a sump pump and a wand....never had to replace my pump. Its a one-two years old.

My girls love it! I say go for it and try for yourself!

[Greenthing]

DTRave420 I'd say mechanically it's not a great idea to use molasses which are very thickI have read plenty posts on here where people use molasses and it seems to work fine, so why pay silly money for additives form a store.

[veggii]

be careful start small I read a thread awhile back on a hydro setup and he put too much molasses and it was a bitch cleaning everything in middle of flower time. I think we need a molasses caution&problems, how too fix thread,as one guy in the molasses thread said it fucked up his grow and causes the roots too rot,and why aren't the pro's like stinky using molasses.

[DTRave420]

I have read plenty posts on here where people use molasses and it seems to work fine, so why pay silly money for additives form a store.

Hey ya learn something everyday...:)I agree,if molasses are safe to use in these systems,by all means use em...I use both products at different schedules with my grows...My brand of molasses are "Plantation Organic Blackstrap Molasses"(unsulphured)...
:420thought:

[Greenthing]

veggii
I am sure I have read stinkys posts where she encourages the use of molasses, well 99% sure.:)
Link to a thred on molasses http://boards.cannabis.com/organic-growing/81681-molasses-sweet-organic-goodness.html

[Greenthing]

Hey ya learn something everyday...:)I agree,if molasses are safe to use in these systems,by all means use em...I use both products at different schedules with my grows...My brand of molasses are "Plantation Organic Blackstrap Molasses"(unsulphured)...
:420thought:
I myself have not used molasses yet but after reading about it and if I can find it in the shops over here I am sure going to give it a try next grow.
I am sure it will be good as long as it is mixed well.:thumbsup::jointsmile:

[Greenthing]

as one guy in the molasses thread said it fucked up his grow and causes the roots too rot,and why aren't the pro's like stinky using molasses.
I understand that if you do not clean your equipment properly any prouduct with sugar molasses you create a breeding ground for bacteria, maybe thats why his grow fucked up.:jointsmile:

[DTRave420]

I myself have not used molasses yet but after reading about it and if I can find it in the shops over here I am sure going to give it a try next grow.
I am sure it will be good as long as it is mixed well.:thumbsup::jointsmile:

I hear ya Greenthing...For my potted plants I like to use 1tsp per gallon of water when I give them their once a week flush...I use the Sweet mixed with other nutes more often than this...
I ordered my molasses online as I couldn't find organic unsulphered molasses in the supermarket...Wishin ya abundant grows and harvests Greenthing...:thumbsup::)

[Greenthing]

Wishin ya abundant grows and harvests Greenthing...:thumbsup::)
Cheers and you to, good luck in all that you do.
Check you rep man.:jointsmile:

[theforthdrive]

be careful start small I read a thread awhile back on a hydro setup and he put too much molasses and it was a bitch cleaning everything in middle of flower time. I think we need a molasses caution&problems, how too fix thread,as one guy in the molasses thread said it fucked up his grow and causes the roots too rot,and why aren't the pro's like stinky using molasses.

My res. tub gets kinda nasty from the molasses but I wash it every week before fresh nuts. Its really not that big a deal if youre not lazy. Ive never had any issues and I use an entire bottle. But maybe Im just lucky. I used to use AN's sweet tooth. The only place I see the difference is my wallet!

[xcrispi]

Search Sucanat on here .
There's an article by Ed . It does the same thing as molases but stays suspended / mixed better .

Crispi :stoned:

[the image reaper]

yup, I use blackstrap molasses in my hydro, too ... I recommend about a 'half-glop' per gallon (I don't get too technical :D) ... :jointsmile: