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CuzzLightYear

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was thinkin about using blackstrap molasses in my next grow...going to start using all the foxfarm products and go by their schedule..(my guy hooked me up with all these for 1/2oz of aK47)..big bloom, grow big, tiger bloom, kangaroots, microbe brew, sledgeHammer, open sesame, beastie bloomz and cha ching..and am also using bUd Candy..heard about blackstrap molasses and was curious if you still have to flush that out even tho its a sweetener?? let me know, id appreciate the help..heres a few pics, one is my last harvest of LA Cheese..the nutes..and one im about to harvest...San Fernando Valley Kush...any tips or advice would help about molasses...thankz
 

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cues

cues

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I have only ever used tiny amounts in Hydro and in my case, no need to flush.
 
greenpeace31

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mollasses is the shit for soil bro its a must use!! the fox farm foods that you have is the same that i use BUT watch that grow big i have tested that shit over and over i have taken a jug back and got a new one still the same thing even if useing 1/2 of what they say it burns your plants!! just to add if your useing good soil fox farm has enough in it to do the job for about two grows--------i think fox farm is a little over kill on how much shit they want you to put in your water. i use mollasses with every single feeding or watering when i flush i flush with water AND MOLLASSES!! feed them mollasses for about two or three weeks then stop for a week or so you will shit how your plants act with out it then hit em with it and with in one day you will see them darken up perk up. grow one plant with it and one with out it then after you smoke it you tell me if it helps. it makes them sweeeeeettttttt as hell. just keep your eye out for nats thats the only draw back i have found OH AND ANTS YES ANTS ants will not kill them but they WILL get in your pots after the shit. you dont need all that food bro you will see.
 
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Mr.McNooby

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Personally I use 4 liter jugs. Which just over 1 gallon. I use 1 TEASPOON of Unsulphured Black Strap Molasses per jug. +1 teaspoon of the proper nutes (baby/veg/flower nutes, depending on what growth stage the plants are in). +1 drop of Super Thrive (except during Flowering). Each plant gets about 2 liters of water in the pots I use. depending on how much the soil holds, use more or less. Obviously :P
My ladies love this and grow like mad.
 
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CuzzLightYear

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greenpeace31 said:
mollasses is the shit for soil bro its a must use!! the fox farm foods that you have is the same that i use BUT watch that grow big i have tested that shit over and over i have taken a jug back and got a new one still the same thing even if useing 1/2 of what they say it burns your plants!! just to add if your useing good soil fox farm has enough in it to do the job for about two grows--------i think fox farm is a little over kill on how much shit they want you to put in your water. i use mollasses with every single feeding or watering when i flush i flush with water AND MOLLASSES!! feed them mollasses for about two or three weeks then stop for a week or so you will shit how your plants act with out it then hit em with it and with in one day you will see them darken up perk up. grow one plant with it and one with out it then after you smoke it you tell me if it helps. it makes them sweeeeeettttttt as hell. just keep your eye out for nats thats the only draw back i have found OH AND ANTS YES ANTS ants will not kill them but they WILL get in your pots after the shit. you dont need all that food bro you will see.
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thanks for the tips bro...so, i have about 1-2 weeks in flower for a few plants that i have never used molasses on..so i could use it now until i harvest them??
 
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CuzzLightYear said:
thanks for the tips bro...so, i have about 1-2 weeks in flower for a few plants that i have never used molasses on..so i could use it now until i harvest them??
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i met to say, im flushing my ladys right now and now i think i will use the molasses these next weeks to see if it puts on weight or anything??
 
GanjaGod420000

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Dudes, my plants in my super-duper organic soil mix LOVE black strap molasses and even this Brer Rabbit brand I use in distilled water for an occaisional "feeding"... U can't go wrong with giving at least a few tablespoons per gallon, if not a bit stouter, every week, or couple weeks during flowering... They seem to just swell after each molasses watering...
 
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GanjaGod420000 said:
Dudes, my plants in my super-duper organic soil mix LOVE black strap molasses and even this Brer Rabbit brand I use in distilled water for an occaisional "feeding"... U can't go wrong with giving at least a few tablespoons per gallon, if not a bit stouter, every week, or couple weeks during flowering... They seem to just swell after each molasses watering...
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so do you think with only 1-2 weeks left in flower(flush), that they still could swell up just using molasses and water ???
 
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Definately. Best time to use it. Never use during veg as it locks up N. I use mine last 3 weeks of flowering. I only use a tiny amount as in hydro, I worry about it blocking the pump. In soil, I would use a lot more.
 
crazyhazey

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molasses is great as microbe food, i have heard of boiling it into water but i find it to be just as effective if not more in my recipe of compost tea.
 
crazyhazey

crazyhazey

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dont buy bud candy either, its the same thing as blackstrap. it looks like you went all out, if you wanna spend about 25 bucks on nutes for every 5-6 plants go organic, synthetic companies try to split up their nutes so they can get you to buy 3 bottles of flowering nutes, a great example is advanced.
 
cues

cues

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crazyhazey said:
molasses is great as microbe food, i have heard of boiling it into water but i find it to be just as effective if not more in my recipe of compost tea.
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Yeah, it will be. It will feed the beneficial microbes in the tea. Completely different effect to what I get from it in hydro but effective all the same.
 
probo24

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I use molasses so often during flowering, by the time my plants are ready to harvest, they've developed
type two diabetes.
It works so good, even Paula Dean recommends it.
 
Sunbiz1

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cues said:
I have only ever used tiny amounts in Hydro and in my case, no need to flush.
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The molecule size of molasses is too large for water mediums, the plant cannot absorb it.

To the OP,

I haven't read this entire thread, molasses is utilized to stimulate microbial activity in soil grows...which in turn feed your plants. It also contains quite a few minerals. But with that FF arsenal you already plan on using, you probably don't need molasses.

Go easy on that FF bottled stuff, their suggested feeding schedules are too high...I'd go half strength.

Good luck!
 
Sunbiz1

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cues said:
Definately. Best time to use it. Never use during veg as it locks up N. I use mine last 3 weeks of flowering. I only use a tiny amount as in hydro, I worry about it blocking the pump. In soil, I would use a lot more.
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I use it during veg, N lockout only occurs when you use too much.
 
209 Cali closet grower

209 Cali closet grower

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crazyhazey said:
dont buy bud candy either, its the same thing as blackstrap. it looks like you went all out, if you wanna spend about 25 bucks on nutes for every 5-6 plants go organic, synthetic companies try to split up their nutes so they can get you to buy 3 bottles of flowering nutes, a great example is advanced.
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Most people that say that never used it?


This what's in it.
Ingredients: Soluble Potash (K2O), Potassium Sulfate, 72 trace elements, Organic acids, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Polyphenolic Compounds, Esters, Raw Cane Juice, Sweet Brown Molasses
CARBOHYDRATES: Xyclose, Maltose, Glucose, Galactose, Aribinose
EXTRACTS: Cranberry Extract, Grape Extract, Malt Extract, Fermented Yeast Extract
VITAMINS: B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-12
AMINO ACIDS: L-Alanine, L-Arganine, L-Asparagine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Cysteine, L-Cystine, L-Glutamic Acid, L-Glutamine, L-Glycine, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Lysine, L-Methionine, L-Threonine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Proline, L-Serine, L-Tryosine, L-Tryptophan, L-Valine
Directions:
Mix 2mL per Liter during weeks 1 thru 6 of flowering phase. May be used as a carbohydrate stimulant to feed beneficials during vegetative stage at 1/2 strength.
 
crazyhazey

crazyhazey

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209 Cali closet grower said:
Most people that say that never used it?


This what's in it.
Ingredients: Soluble Potash (K2O), Potassium Sulfate, 72 trace elements, Organic acids, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Polyphenolic Compounds, Esters, Raw Cane Juice, Sweet Brown Molasses
CARBOHYDRATES: Xyclose, Maltose, Glucose, Galactose, Aribinose
EXTRACTS: Cranberry Extract, Grape Extract, Malt Extract, Fermented Yeast Extract
VITAMINS: B-1, B-2, B-3, B-5, B-6, B-7, B-12
AMINO ACIDS: L-Alanine, L-Arganine, L-Asparagine, L-Aspartic Acid, L-Cysteine, L-Cystine, L-Glutamic Acid, L-Glutamine, L-Glycine, L-Histidine, L-Isoleucine, L-Leucine, L-Lysine, L-Methionine, L-Threonine, L-Phenylalanine, L-Proline, L-Serine, L-Tryosine, L-Tryptophan, L-Valine
Directions:
Mix 2mL per Liter during weeks 1 thru 6 of flowering phase. May be used as a carbohydrate stimulant to feed beneficials during vegetative stage at 1/2 strength.
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ive used "liquid carbo load", an older form of it. blackstrap will give you the same results.
 
cues

cues

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Sunbiz1 said:
The molecule size of molasses is too large for water mediums, the plant cannot absorb it.

To the OP,

I haven't read this entire thread, molasses is utilized to stimulate microbial activity in soil grows...which in turn feed your plants. It also contains quite a few minerals. But with that FF arsenal you already plan on using, you probably don't need molasses.

Go easy on that FF bottled stuff, their suggested feeding schedules are too high...I'd go half strength.

Good luck!
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Well, it works for me.
 
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