Whats the purpose?

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IggyZag

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #1

What is the purpose of putting sugar in the water and watering your plants with it, I have heard of some doing this every few watering sessions, what is the purpose of this?

 

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jessesing315

Active Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #2

to give the plants some carbohydrates they need them to produce thc

 

aeroponics

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #3

iyou need carbs to produce thc? i am using gh 3 part and thats all. should i put sugar in there? how much/gallon

 

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IggyZag

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #4

Okay so is it safe to use sugar with nutes I am using as well?

 

tahoe58

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #5

not refined sugar....some form of unrefined sugar like molasses......this seems to be the choice of most that perscribe to this ...... the benefit extend to micronutiruents as well.

 

donnieosmond

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #6

There's a purpose?

 

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IggyZag

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #7

Hey thanks Tahoe, so your saying mix like a teaspoon or something of molasses into a gallon of water and just water it every so often like that?

 

alphabibbiddy boo boo

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #8

seems like a lot of people use this when doing organic grows

 

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IggyZag

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• Jan 1, 2008

• #9

Thats where I heard about it..

 

email468

Well-Known Member

• Jan 1, 2008

• #10

Most nute manufacturers make a "carb/sugar boost" supplement so you don't have to risk mucking up your hydro/aero system with sticky molasses. For General Hydroponics it is KoolBloom.