Molasses

[justanotherbozo]

glad i could help dude, all i ask is that you help the next guy, when you are able

God willing, we can get the whole world stoned, lol

justanotherbozo Reviewed by justanotherbozo on 06-20-2008. Molasses ok, could you guys give me a basic rundown on molasses? -why it is used, what it does, or how it benefits the plant? -when to add it into the growing cycle and how often? -personal experiences/ recommendations -where I can get it (dont live near a hydro shop), can i just get it at a supermarket? Thanks guys, ive been reading about molasses now for a little, but never knew why you guys add it, and just wanted some insight, so if i decided to use it for this grow. Rating: 5

[dodohead]

yeah i hope someone like me with the same questions will find this thread, and have their questions answered, like i have. as for the whole world getting stoned, one step closer:jointsmile:

[dodohead]

What should I start with?
How often (every other water, etc)?
Should I keep increasing the molasses intake gradually?
Should I mix it in with other ferts, or add it in a seperate mix? How long before harvest do I want to stop adding molasses?

My (outdoor, soil) gal was started in mid march (the 12th) and located in north central PA btw. Replies appreciated.

[Dutch Pimp]

This is the way, I did it:

1. Water and Nutes

2. Water

3. Water and Molasses (1 TSP per gallon)

4. Repeat steps 1-3

Each step is when the plant is bone dry, according to my moisture meter. This may not be the best way, but it's my way....:glugglug:

[LolaGal]

Black strap molasses is the best type to use. It is the end product of molasses production. Just don't eat it!!!!!YUCK.....

[Raftastic]

Ok this thread helped,but no-one answered the question 'When do you start adding molasses ?'

[keeko]

i start 2 weeks into flowering

[Raftastic]

Thankyou Keeko.

[Rusty Trichome]

Ok this thread helped,but no-one answered the question 'When do you start adding molasses ?'

I usually start them on the molasses as soon as I flip them to 12/12.
I got a little 8oz bottle of Grandma's, and had been adding it weekly @ 2 tsp per gallon of ph'd water for the last six months or so. Not because it works, as I haven't noticed any significant difference, but because I still have some.
The carbo-load theory sounds good, but perhaps my nutes (Fox Farms) or micro's (Superthrive for veg, Fox Farms for flowering) already provide the carbs...IDK.
If I add more than 2 tsp per gallon per week, nute lockout comes fast and hard. A good flush rectifies that situation, tho.

Have eased-back to 1 teaspoon per week, in case I was overdoing it a bit.
Time will tell, but I have seriously considered not replenishing my supply of the stuff.

Messy and sticky I can live with...Messy, sticky and ineffective I can't.

Has anyone out there had better results?