InLoveWithMary
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I am going to try this whole molasses thing I have heard about. When should I start using it? When the plants first shows signs of female? How much? how often?
When to use mollasses?
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greensister
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This is best with outdoor plants in a planter. Bugs can be attracted to the sugar in the molasses. And i dont think you should use this for DWC or other types of hydro.
I used molasses last year for my outdoor grow. I think the plants liked it. They didnt say they didnt. Plants also like a drop of hydrogen peroxide in a gallon of water too when they are in early veg. The roots go crazy.
I used molasses last year for my outdoor grow. I think the plants liked it. They didnt say they didnt. Plants also like a drop of hydrogen peroxide in a gallon of water too when they are in early veg. The roots go crazy.
dakin3d
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If your still looking for some good information on molasses, check this out: https://www.rollitup.org/general-marijuana-growing/186821-molasses-every-thing-u-need.html
FYI, your PLANTS aren't going to absorb ANY sugar, and it has nothing to do w/ feeding your plant. Many peops have misinformed perspectives on molasses and carbohydrate supplements in general. Your plants don't absorb molasses, 'Sweet', or any complex organic molecules... they are too big and have to be broken down into usable components. Many individuals think that these additives will make your smoke 'sweeter', which couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, if you aren't utilizing a system that provides for beneficial biological organisms (ie, soil, organic hydro, etc.), all those carbs that your adding to your plants, in whatever way it may be, are just going to waste. Yes, your flushing your money down the drain if you don't have beneficial microbes in your 'medium'. The carbohydrates are FOOD for the MICROBES, which break down large organic molecules making it possible/easier for the plant to uptake nutrients. Molasses serves additional purposes as far as micro-nutrient supplementation, etc.... Its all in the link. HOpe this helps. Happy growing, dak
BTW, unless you know what your using the hydrogen peroxide for, be careful when applying. Hydrogen peroxide, as you already know, kills some bacteria, which includes some of your beneficial bacteria. I have limited experience w/ it, so thats as far as I'll go.
FYI, your PLANTS aren't going to absorb ANY sugar, and it has nothing to do w/ feeding your plant. Many peops have misinformed perspectives on molasses and carbohydrate supplements in general. Your plants don't absorb molasses, 'Sweet', or any complex organic molecules... they are too big and have to be broken down into usable components. Many individuals think that these additives will make your smoke 'sweeter', which couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, if you aren't utilizing a system that provides for beneficial biological organisms (ie, soil, organic hydro, etc.), all those carbs that your adding to your plants, in whatever way it may be, are just going to waste. Yes, your flushing your money down the drain if you don't have beneficial microbes in your 'medium'. The carbohydrates are FOOD for the MICROBES, which break down large organic molecules making it possible/easier for the plant to uptake nutrients. Molasses serves additional purposes as far as micro-nutrient supplementation, etc.... Its all in the link. HOpe this helps. Happy growing, dak
BTW, unless you know what your using the hydrogen peroxide for, be careful when applying. Hydrogen peroxide, as you already know, kills some bacteria, which includes some of your beneficial bacteria. I have limited experience w/ it, so thats as far as I'll go.
BeefSupreme
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Thanks Dakin, very informative! good call on the H2O2, It does add extra oxygen but it will kill all your good root bacteria. I would put an aerating stone in your water reservoir if you want to add more oxygen to the roots