Sucanat, Soo-ka-nat

subcool · #1 02-29-2008, 08:30 PM

I have gotten an overwhelming response with questions on sucanat and I find myself writing the same thing over and over.
So what I have done is compile some information for you to sift through and I give the amounts to use. So with what information Im giving you here should answer your questions good enough for you to make an informed decision.

Sucanat (which is a concatenation of Sugar Cane Natural) is non-refined cane sugar that has not had the molasses removed from it like refined white sugar. It is essentially pure dried sugar cane juice. The juice is extracted by mechanical processes.[1]

Sucanat is generally accepted as a substitute for brown sugar. Unlike regular brown sugar, sucanat is grainy instead of crystalline.

"More importantly, Sucanat supplemented herb has an aroma and flavor all its own. It won't cover up the natural smell of your plants, but it'll add an extra richness and flavor to the strain. Some varieties that I've seen grown with Sucanat take on the flavor so much that they smell like carmel candy when you break up a bud. Joints rolled with Sucanat-grown ganja taste delicious all the way down to last ember burning against your fingertip. Bong hits linger on your tongue for hours, and even a quick hit off a pipe during lunch break becomes a momentary orgasm of sweet, savory goodness as the smoke rolls of your lips."

We all know that white sugar is like the devil. It's got zero nutritional value and rots our teeth. It also makes us feel crappy when we eat it because it makes our blood sugar level spike up and then come crashing down. Imagine what it does to our poor plants.

Have you heard of Sucanat? It stands for Sugar Cane Natural. It's sugar in its most natural form - pure cane juice with only the water removed. This process preserves all the vitamin-filled molasses. It's organically grown with no added preservatives or additives.

Sucanut can be used in place of white sugar or brown sugar when baking, and adds a wonderful flavor due to the molasses. Unlike refined white sugar, Sucanat contains iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium and chromium. So you will also be getting nutritional value when you smoke your herb.

Look for Sucanat in the baking aisle at your local health food store. It's a little bit more expensive than refined white sugar, but you're paying for the extra vitamins. Try it next time you bake some cookies or muffins. It can also be used to sweeten sauces and marinades, adds a wonderful flavor to your weed due to the molasses. Unlike refined white sugar, Sucanat contains iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, potassium and chromium.adds a wonderful flavor due to the molasses.

use two tbs per gallon, it gives it carbohydrates which the plant has to make to photosynthesize, so it lightens the work load on the plant and all the extra carbs can be used to build bud, and you also get the benefit of the enhanced flavor of the weed.

If you are using another type of carboload then only use one tbs per gallon

LION~of~ZION · #2 02-29-2008, 09:55 PM

Its funny that you say this because I recently began using sucanat instead of molasses.

We use it for cooking and other things in this household so I figured why not give it a shot in growing after all it is all natural.

hadnt read anything about it until now but it just seemed like a good idea considering the sugar isnt refined.

Ive been using one tsp per gallon and was wondering if using more would be alright...amazing that you posted this thread today Ive been asking myself this question for 3 days.

KingTeg · #3 03-23-2008, 09:56 PM

i have used and started using agian sucanat
along with sweet these two combined help make a nice sweet smelly crop =)

DND · #4 03-23-2008, 10:31 PM

My wife buys this stuff Sugar In The Raw

Is this the same thing as Sucanat? Also, is there any benefit of using it during the veg stage and can it be used in a dwc bubbler system?

subcool · #5 03-24-2008, 08:54 AM

In a bubbler it will make a sticky mess and roots will turn yellow brown.
It rotts and makes a terrible mess

Sugar in the raw is a perfect product.

Sub

skunke · #6 03-29-2008, 05:02 PM

Just curios how does sucanat compare to molasses?

Pullin' weeds · #7 04-06-2008, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skunke

Just curios how does sucanat compare to molasses?

I'm curious about others opinions about this. Personally I've used both and didn't notice much difference between the 2 - aside from molassas being easier to mix.

Joe2iisbeing · #8 04-07-2008, 12:17 AM

Thanks for another great tip Sub, keep em comin.

MajesticWhelk · #9 05-14-2008, 04:13 PM

Hey sub,

Do you water using sucanat all the way to harvest? I'm using it right now (with awesome results) and I'm approaching the last two weeks. I can't decide if I should "flush" for two weeks with just water, or if I should use the sucanat all the way to the end of week 8.

subcool · #10 05-15-2008, 06:13 AM

I only apply sugars 2-3 times during budding