Just another annoying question about Molasses...+ Rep given...

So after reading threads about molasses ad nauseum, I still have a question...

Based on numerous recommendations I just purchased Grandma's Unsulphured Molasses. Today was the first feeding (1/2 tbl spoon/gallon).

I've seen many people who say things like "my plants LOVED it", "it makes a huge difference", "I've been using with great results for years", ect...

But, What does it actually do? Stimulate plant growth, assisting flower production, increase potency?

I haven't really been able to pinpoint why so many people use it.

So here you go those with knowledge to share, hook a brotha up!

Happy Blazin'

it promotes growth and increases resin production

so what is it that the plant likes? The sugars, carbs, potassium?

Also it's cool to run thiw with my bloom nutes, correct? I'm using sensibloom 2 part...

It helps your plant... I'm guessing you meant how does it work?
It feeds micro-organisms in the soil, whose waste helps the plant break down nutrients.
As far as I know.....

ahh another generalized "it helps your plant" answer...

good looking out on the micro-org beasties though + rep rock...

It adds Sugar, which is turned into carbohydrates, which makes fatter buds. Some people use bread crumbs.

The Cranker coming to drop some knowledge! Thanks man, I'd rep you up but i did not too long ago and it won't let me.

So the next question is this...is there something special/different about molasses. Why not just dilute sugar into the water instead?

Is it okay to use in the same liquid mix as my nutes?

Not sure bout the sugar question but yes u can use it with the same mix as ur nutes. U can put it in ur water every time u water. I just fed my ladies molasses today for the first time. I got the earth juice one which contains some extra nutrients also (forgot what exactly)

Make sure u use unsulfured molasses.

It feeds the beneficial bacteria and fungi in the soil that have a symbiotic relationship with the roots allowing your roots to absorb nutrients and water more efficiently, which in return makes an all around happier plant. It also contains trace amounts of minerals needed for plant life

The reason nutrient manufacturer’s have “discovered” molasses is the simple fact that it’s a great source of carbohydrates to stimulate the growth of beneficial microorganisms. “Carbohydrate” is really just a fancy word for sugar, and molasses is
the best sugar for horticultural use. Folks who have read some of our prior essays know that we are big fans of promoting and nourishing soil life, and that we attribute a good portion of our growing success to the attention we pay to building a thriving “micro-herd” to work in concert with plant roots to digest and assimilate nutrients. We really do buy into the old organic gardening adage - “Feed the soil not the plant.”

to put it bluntly the micro organisms feed off the molasses and any other organic fertilizer in the soil and secrete many beneficial nutrients that the plants feed on. there are many different kinds of molasses i would recommend blackstrap, if thats not available then original unsulphured works fine.

Thanks G-buddah! This makes perfect sense. Are you in agreement that you see the results of the application of molasses in overall plant growth and accelerated resin production?