How to ph molasses

[o0xiaolei0o]

I am sure this sounds super dumb but how the hell do i PH my water when 1 1/2 tbs of molasses turned my water dark dark brown?

 

[420Ben]

what was the ph of the water after you put molasses in it?

 

[o0xiaolei0o]

what was the ph of the water after you put molasses in it?

well that exactly what i want to know....but the water is dark brown so i cant use my pH tester

 

[CaNNaBiZ CaNucK]

I don't have a digi ph meter either. I use the drops, but hopefully not for too much longer. I have heard that 1-2 TBSP per gallon of molasses drop your ph 2-4 ph. So factor that into your ph prior to adding your molasses. But this is just what I've heard so..

 

[o0xiaolei0o]

I don't have a digi ph meter either. I use the drops, but hopefully not for too much longer. I have heard that 1-2 TBSP per gallon of molasses drop your ph 2-4 ph. So factor that into your ph prior to adding your molasses. But this is just what I've heard so..

ya if its not pH neutral i think ill wait on it....my plants are super hungry and i gotta make sure my bloom nuts hit them perfectly

 

[420Ben]

it would be smart to get a digital one for 30bucks i never rely on those drops

 

[o0xiaolei0o]

it would be smart to get a digital one for 30bucks i never rely on those drops

ya thats 3erd on my list right now..

 

[IceWaterBong87]

well ph papers should still work


ive tried ph papers with wine n red liquid turns to clear lol due to high acidity

 

[zebra]

what!? i thought molasses doesnt change the ph.

 

[johnny12r]

are you mixing 1 gallon at a time? what is the ph of your water without the molasses? my water is ph8 if i put in 1 tbs bsm its now 6.8. if that helps any just make an educated guess, remember the lower the ph the more ph down it takes to lower it. ie half a tsp will lower my 8 to 7 but add another half and it only goes to 6.5 not the 6 you would think.

 

[NewJack]

are you mixing 1 gallon at a time? what is the ph of your water without the molasses? my water is ph8 if i put in 1 tbs bsm its now 6.8. if that helps any just make an educated guess, remember the lower the ph the more ph down it takes to lower it. ie half a tsp will lower my 8 to 7 but add another half and it only goes to 6.5 not the 6 you would think.

This post is over 12 years old but the wisdom you provided just helped me in 2022. Thanks Johnny for the insight!