Really kind of pathetic, AW, that Sunshine whistles and you lift your head from his crotch to chase the ball he threw. Run along now and come back when you can provide any proof that I am mistaken.
Until then we will just assume that
Alienwidow believes that molasses is a good source of Potassium and Calcium needed by plants and Dave does not.
There are three grades of molasses, from lighter to darker: mild (a.k.a Barbados), dark, and blackstrap. Blackstrap molasses is preferred for its higher mineral and vitamin content.
Blackstrap is high in calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium, and micronutrients.
There are multiple ways to incorporate molasses into your garden. It is often used as part of a regular feeding schedule, in foliar sprays, composts and compost teas, and during soil preparation. Dosage is determined by personal experience: Each garden and plant is different, some may prefer a larger or smaller dosage depending on their environment, health, size, and age/stage. To be safe, using a starting point of
1 tablespoon (15 ml) of molasses per gallon (3.8 liter) of water for feedings is a good rule of thumb. It is
recommended to increase molasses dosage as the flower stage progresses, as the plant will require more potassium. Using small dosages will help prevent any unnecessary risks such as stress or nutrient burn, and allow you to correctly determine a favorable future dosage.
For use as an insecticidal foliar spray, 1 teaspoon (5ml) per gallon is recommended.*Mix molasses in lukewarm water before adding to reservoir, bucket, or spray bottle to allow it to fully dissolve.
http://oaksterdamuniversity.com/microbes-and-molasses/