rumors we heard before we started growing

Countryfarmer

Countryfarmer

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The molasses bit is a myth, well sort of. What happens is the bacteria in the ground break down the molasses into usable nitrogen, potash and various micronutrients. It is also a good source of carbon for the soil's bacteria and help them in multiplying. More beneficial bacteria mean a healthier soil. A healthier soil means a better growing medium.

So, is adding molasses to your soil a good idea? I guess if you are growing completely organically and not using any chemical fertilizers it could help. But for a hydroponics setup I can not see it doing any good at all.

For a longer read on the benefits of molasses, go to http://www.gardenscure.com/420/organics/95401-molasses-sweet-organic-goodness.html
 
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TheTokingKing

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YES, good point Country, I am a 80% REAL organic grower, Not nutes but mother nature. I use everything from my garden and other animals(chicken crap and castings) to fertilize. I supplement with a little MG nutes when needed. I had weak airy buds at first but then I discovered all the Organic things that are really in your kitchen cabenet. The glucose is required for good dense plants. Most chem nutes carry some of these, I know more true organics then bottle nutes. QUOTE "MOTHER NATURE DOES NOT COME IN A BOTTLE" Who made that quote? I did, lol
Countryfarmer said:
The molasses bit is a myth, well sort of. What happens is the bacteria in the ground break down the molasses into usable nitrogen, potash and various micronutrients. It is also a good source of carbon for the soil's bacteria and help them in multiplying. More beneficial bacteria mean a healthier soil. A healthier soil means a better growing medium.

So, is adding molasses to your soil a good idea? I guess if you are growing completely organically and not using any chemical fertilizers it could help. But for a hydroponics setup I can not see it doing any good at all.

For a longer read on the benefits of molasses, go to http://www.gardenscure.com/420/organics/95401-molasses-sweet-organic-goodness.html
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TheTokingKing

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Rollin Hard said:
i guess its people that grow indoor that come up with that kind of crap. Ever notice that when it rains outside, it rains on your whole plant, not just the ground.:roll:
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I would say (being an indoor grower too) the only way spraying your plants could damage them is if you sprayed with the light to close to the plant while On. I spray after my lights go off.
 
jawbrodt

jawbrodt

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^Just a bit of advice that could save you some major headaches....it's not wise to spray right after 'lights out', because it'll greatly increase the chances of mold/fungus problems, especially if you are into flowering.(bud mold) It's alot safer doing it before the lights come on, or shortly afterwards, as long as you back the lights off til the foliage is dry, or at least mostly dry. I know you probably don't spray after they've started budding, but still, it's a really good habit to get into. Powdery mildew,(and others) is always a threat, in every stage of growth. :)
 
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TheTokingKing

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See, two years of growing. absolutely no mold issues. I find in my area its wiser to spray after light go out. I dont drench, I mist and not very often at all. With my swamp cooler as a cooling source it keeps everything perfectly moist at 45-55% being the largest swings. Spraying while lights are on or just before they come on tends to wilt my plants. Maybe swamp cooler is adding the perfect moisture, every grow is different I guess.
Very good points, I have seen pics of gardens with bud rot, I hope I never see that again.
 
Spanishfly

Spanishfly

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Aluminium foil will burn your plants - total nonsense.

You need a pH meter so you can fuss continually about your pH - don´t know how I get a pound a plant without one.

Flushing will make your bud taste better - no difference whatever IMHO.

Birth pills will make your plant female.

You need to germinate your seeds in paper towels.

Bananas will make your plant female.

And many more
 
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TheTokingKing

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Here's one I just thought of,
Leaves burning on tips curling up - too much of somethin

Leaves curling under - Lacking something.

I dont know if this is complete BS. I thought it when I first heard it, but then I started paying attention to the fixes of the issues. I woul say I have found a 50-50 truth in that. Although I debunked that rumor myself through trial, I start with it to diagnos my plant problems.
 
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TheTokingKing

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Yeah, I'm glad that im not the only one who heard it and found SOME TRUTH to it. The translation might be off but there might be something to experimenting a little more acuatly then I did, beeing how we smoke our bud and are stuck in a chair. lol

I think in my own head I see the burning tips and think too much, anyone else?
 
Dr. Gourd

Dr. Gourd

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My plants are 12feet 6inches tall. Almost ready to harvest.
Just where do you think I can hang the whole plants upside down.
 
Lady

Lady

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Dr. Gourd said:
My plants are 12feet 6inches tall. Almost ready to harvest.
Just where do you think I can hang the whole plants upside down.
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Hello,

I also heard that rumor. Oh wait, you are asking help! Honestly it is a good question since that plant is really tall. You might consider splitting the plant in 2 half.
 
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