Molasses For Plants! How To Feed & When...

Does molasses improve plant health? In this video I talk about molasses for plants. I talk about what molasses is, types of molasses, sulphured vs unsulphured, how to feed molasses, and when to feed molasses. Note: There are several different ways to use molasses beyond what is shown in this video. I know not everyone agrees that molasses and/or this method is beneficial. As always, conduct research beyond this video and do what you think is best!

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[GardenTalkwithMrGrowIt]

Lots of people asking me about molasses lately. Hope this video helps those who are looking to learn how molasses can be incorporated into their gardens :)

[budgreen]

i ve been growing for over 35+ years. i started using molasses about 8 years ago. i am an organic farmer. i use about 5 tablespoons for 30 gallons of airated water. i use the organic dark molasses. i grow in soil. i have had the same soil mix for the past 25 years. i grow many clones, many strains. 8 years ago, i worked for an indoor grow in Sebastopol for two years. They were very heavy handed on their nutrients. They put raw sugar in the water. When they put too much sugar in the water, the plants locked up. i believe the soil does buffer the water from becoming saturated with sugar. the viscocity of the water changes when sugar is overly used. Its like people with diabetes, when your blood is loaded with sugar, the blood begins to clog. i have found light sugar adds taste. micro nutrients allow the plants to thrive in a environment where weeds thrive. i think less is more when it comes to sugar. i add sugar when i begin the flowering cycle. most of my strains finish in 8 weeks. i stop feeding them sugar in week 6. flush is not a practice in my garden. i like this video, a good presentation. its nice to live in a world where cannabis is proliferated with care and science. Cervantes is a good source. i grew up on ask ed! many good sources! burn green!

[sensesGourmet]

I use 1tbsp/gallon every water from start to finish. It lowers the ph of my water to 6.5-6.8 so not only does it work to feed my soil but doubles as a organic ph down and my plants love it.

[VajrahahaShunyata]

Yes, I have been growing for 40 years. Always used molasses on my personal grows. Some of the corporations ive worked with used other fancy bloom builders. Every single one of them was mostly molasses. Some other plant sugars sometimes, yucca, etc. nothing works better than molasses tho.
The Oldtimers in California taught me.

[michaelhawkins]

I've used Molasses for years now. Reading through the comments I will throw my 2 cents in. I love using Molasses in Flower. If I have an extra mix I feed it to my Veg plants. No harm no foul. I use it with my bloom booster between feedings after week 4 in flower. I use 1 Tablespoon per gallon. I take a pint jar add my molasses in that with an amount of water. Put on lid shake till dissolved no need to heat. In my experience I have had issues of Calcium and Magnesium problems when used in conjunction with Cal/Mag additive. Most UNSULPHERED molasses have those 2 elements in a sufficient amount. I've even used Molasses to correct Cal/Mag issues in Veg. Remember too not every Garden is the same so use what fit's yours. IMO Molasses is a great cheap booster in flower that helps the buds swell. I don't use Organic however I do read the label if I can't find my Favorite "Grandma's Original " Unsulphered Molasses with the yellow label. As Mr. Grow it said some companies will put anything in what we consume. ..peace...Hawk

[brandonwright]

I started using molasses about a year after I started growing. It immediately made a massive difference in the overall health of my plants. They're green and full of life. I cut my nutrient schedule in half in veg because the plants get so full and bushy. Then I was able to step it back up to the full strength in flower when they were feeding heavily and got massive buds. I've found the soil doesn't dry out nearly as bad and it gets spongy instead of dusty and dry which helps it retain some moisture in the root ball. I use 1/2 a TBSP/Gal in veg and then 1 TBSP/Gal in flower and it's been top notch ever since. I go every other watering with nutes from Heavy 16 and only use molasses on the watering days that I'm not feeding nutes as I don't want it to mess with the PPM. They say the plant doesn't uptake sugars but the smoke has a sweeter taste in my opinion. Hard to compare though other than the first time I used it the strain I was using went from skunky to sweet and fruity. Might have just been the different levels up nutrient uptake. A little molasses and humic acid go a long way in cutting your nutrient costs... Happy growing!

[greenzgoddess]

I use it once a week in Compost teas! 1 tbsp per 5 gal bucket of compost tea, bubble for 36 hours. Great show Chris! Sharing this with a friend who asked me about molasses

[WatchCLtv]

Gotta feed that soil to help feed the plant, great drop brotha!

[goodtogrow]

I didn't know there were different types. I've started using it and just paused this to go check mine. Heart pounding hoping it's unsulfered! I picked it up and read it was the right kind. Scared me for a sec lol!

[monstereng]

I use natural unsulfured blackstrap molasses during the whole grow but during veg cycle i only give it to my plants a few times maybe every few weeks and then flower i normally do 1-2tablespoons every other watering seems to work great for me! i definitely notice the difference between using and not using molasses the buds just look a lot nicer and full out better definitely a cheap easy way for beginners to step up their grows!

[LatinGhost]

Fish fertilizer and molasses are a great combo

[_KeneYah]

You can also pour your molasses in a small water bottle with a cap and a little water, screw cap on & shake until all molasses is dissolved then pour in your bucket, that's what I do to save time and stirring

[Oheeeoh]

I live in Arizona and I'm getting the stuff around that I need to try my first grow. I've watched several hours of your videos and gotta say thanks for all the shared knowledge and help!

[colmkane]

I have been growing for a lot of year and have been using molasses for at least 7 years now. It is safe to use throughout the full grow. Since i introduced it to my growing. I have seen so many benefits. Healthier plants better root zone. I use it once every week on my water feed. 1 tablespoon per gallon of water. I will always use it

[juaniec]

Hi i have been growing for about 5 years now i started using molasses a little over a year ago i noticed better results when used mid flower around weeks 4 through 7 i usually use in between feedings with just plain ph dechlorinated water with cal/mag then next feeding ill use my nutrients with out molasses and i keep that up until its time to flush and i flush for about 2 weeks with plain dechlorinated water thats at the right ph. I've experienced better trichomes development and tastier, better smelling bud at end result. Later yall happy growing!

[autumngreen]

I enjoying watching you because you don’t act like a stoner. Your serious about your message.

[DV-zvox]

For the metric folks out there, the golden rule of thumb according to old-time growers is 4-6ml/L in veg and 8-10ml/L in flower. Your plants will love you for it!

[brendasullivan]

I just bought some molasses I'm using for my houseplants. I never knew and I'm excited to see results. Thanks for the video, perfect timing!!

[ballard]

I've been using molasses and coconut water mixture for years, definitely mix it a bit stronger during flowing with great results indoors and outdoors

[theindigenousangler]

I have tried both ways, feeding in just flower, and throughout the plants life, i feel like flower stage is all that's needed just from my own experience growing, as far as the amount i mixed 2-3 tsp per gallon they all did very well