Can I Feed Molasses On Top of My Normal Nutrients

[John Ames]

Can I add molasses to my soil at the same time as feeding or what would be the best way to go about this someone please help

 

[big bud man 413]

I use molasses on my outdoor plants every other time I water never had a problem but never used at the same time I used ferts

 

[Week4@inCharge]

I usually feed a tablespoon to the gallon with a little microbes to the mix, once every two weeks during heavy flowering. Not with feed.

 

[big bud man 413]

yes, that sounds right to me.

 

[big bud man 413]

But you might get away with using it a little bit more often maybe not see what happens.

 

[Week4@inCharge]

But you might get away with using it a little bit more often maybe not see what happens.

Keep us posted.

 

[xtsho]

Why?

 

[conor c]

Blackstrap has a npk value so factor that in with the npk value of your base line nutes and adjust accordingly as u see fit just dont overdo it less is more mind

 

[bk78]

Why?

Makes buds sweet tasting, bro.

 

[Johnny Lawrence]

This thread could use some more urea.

 

[Week4@inCharge]

Why?

Mostly carbohydrates for the microbes.

 

[xtsho]

Mostly carbohydrates for the microbes.

I know why people add it. I was wondering if the OP knew why they were adding it. Some people use things just because they see others doing it.

There is no need to add molasses to feed the microbes. It just gives a temporary boost increasing the microbes and then the microbes die after they consume all the sugars. A better way to feed microbes is with the addition of compost and other organic matter which provide a steady release of food as it breaks down. Not a temporary population explosion followed by a die off.

Molasses also lowers the soil pH which over time if too much is used can have adverse effects on the soil health. Like many things cannabis users put on their plants molasses is just another unnecessary additive.

 

[Week4@inCharge]

I know why people add it. I was wondering if the OP knew why they were adding it. Some people use things just because they see others doing it.

There is no need to add molasses to feed the microbes. It just gives a temporary boost increasing the microbes and then the microbes die after they consume all the sugars. A better way to feed microbes is with the addition of compost and other organic matter which provide a steady release of food as it breaks down. Not a temporary population explosion followed by a die off.

Molasses also lowers the soil pH which over time if too much is used can have adverse effects on the soil health. Like many things cannabis users put on their plants molasses is just another unnecessary additive.

I know why people add it. I was wondering if the OP knew why they were adding it. Some people use things just because they see others doing it.

There is no need to add molasses to feed the microbes. It just gives a temporary boost increasing the microbes and then the microbes die after they consume all the sugars. A better way to feed microbes is with the addition of compost and other organic matter which provide a steady release of food as it breaks down. Not a temporary population explosion followed by a die off.

Molasses also lowers the soil pH which over time if too much is used can have adverse effects on the soil health. Like many things cannabis users put on their plants molasses is just another unnecessary additive.

I agree, healthy soil and your good. Molasses can help if used appropriately.