Molasses, Did You Know?

amideutch · July 12, 2007

You have probably read about molasses being used as a spreader/sticker for foliar sprays. That is not the only use for this unique product for the garden. Here is a link to a good article on molasses, types and uses. Ami
http://www.gardenscure.com/420/organ...-goodness.html

feldon30 · July 12, 2007

I'd say maybe they're smoking something, but...

Seriously, I knew molasses as a soil amendment to provide sugar for microorganisms. Apparently it also sends fire ants packing. Didn't know the other stuff though.

amideutch · July 13, 2007

If and what they smoke is their business. But what I have found is that some of the best bio, hydro nutrients come out of the cannabis camp. You read some of their forums and these guys get deep into lighting, fertilization and every aspect of growing. And all of which is applicable to what we do. I get most of my bio-ferts from a growshop in France. Ami
http://www.hydrobox.fr/catalog/index.php

Warthogg · December 2, 2007

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Originally Posted by amideutch

If and what they smoke is their business. But what I have found is that some of the best bio, hydro nutrients come out of the cannabis camp. You read some of their forums and these guys get deep into lighting, fertilization and every aspect of growing. And all of which is applicable to what we do. I get most of my bio-ferts from a growshop in France. Ami
http://www.hydrobox.fr/catalog/index.php

I stay organic and buy 80% of my fertilizer and additives from the web stores that supply the pot growers.

(How do I know ?? When a reviewer says: "Man this 'bud' is for you..............." he ain't talking about Budweiser !! )

Wart

3 Olives · May 9, 2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by amideutch

If and what they smoke is their business. But what I have found is that some of the best bio, hydro nutrients come out of the cannabis camp. You read some of their forums and these guys get deep into lighting, fertilization and every aspect of growing. And all of which is applicable to what we do. I get most of my bio-ferts from a growshop in France. Ami
http://www.hydrobox.fr/catalog/index.php

I agree 100%! It's a shame that you can you can make your own beer, wine, etc., but can't grow mj. You can't even buy true seeds without taking a big risk.

neoguy · July 13, 2007

Great link, now I know why you mentioned the molasses to me in the other link. I'll be incorporating the molasses into the garden right away. Thanks!

bryanccfshr · July 21, 2007

I read that forum all the time. Great information is contained there.
I have been a big fan of mollasses for a while.

maupin · August 1, 2007

I use molasses in my aerated compost tea. Check out Captain Composts Al's website for more info.

the999bbq · August 6, 2007

I don't even think we can get the stuff around here (Europe and specifically Belgium) - we can only just have the maple syrup since it was promoted enough in Hollywood movies ;-)

Too bad since I have heard many good things about it...

amideutch · August 9, 2007

For those here in Europe who do not have access to Molasses here is a product from ATA Organics that is primarily molasses. Here's a link to one vendor that carries it. Ami
http://hydrobox.fr/catalog/product_i...roducts_id=543

svalli · December 19, 2007

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Originally Posted by the999bbq

I don't even think we can get the stuff around here (Europe and specifically Belgium) - we can only just have the maple syrup since it was promoted enough in Hollywood movies ;-)

I rember my MIL in Finland using molasses as part of feed for cows. I searched some Finnish sites and found 25 kg of molasses for 10 Euros at some horse feed place. I think it is exactly same stuff but thinner as the "sugar syrup" they sell in 1 kg tubs for baking.

Check some animal feed stores, those huge Belgian horses must eat a lot of it.

gdionelli · August 9, 2007

I use molasses in my starter solution for daylilies. Great stuff, and smells good too.

johno · May 10, 2008

I bought a 50 pound sack of dry molasses at a feed store for $11.95. I still have some in 'liquid' form that I bought there last year. I forget the price for that, but I think it's about $4 a gallon, in your container.

organichris · May 12, 2008

As a former cannabis cultivator and enthusiast, I would say that this community is very knowledgeable about a lot of stuff - particularly indoor growing, hydroponics, and genetics. I grow tomatoes partly as a substitute for growing the cheeba. I have given it up completely, but I am still tempted to take up the clandestine pastime again. Tomato growing is an outlet that helps me resist that temptation.

amideutch · May 13, 2008

Here's a couple molasses sources on line. Ami

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...:referralID=NA

http://www.nextag.com/molasses-gallon/search-html

And here the unsulfered stuff used in cooking

http://www.mredepot.com/servlet/the-...ulfured/Detail

July 12, 2007	#1
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Molasses, Did You Know? You have probably read about molasses being used as a spreader/sticker for foliar sprays. That is not the only use for this unique product for the garden. Here is a link to a good article on molasses, types and uses. Ami http://www.gardenscure.com/420/organ...-goodness.html __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

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feldon30 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,346	I'd say maybe they're smoking something, but... Seriously, I knew molasses as a soil amendment to provide sugar for microorganisms. Apparently it also sends fire ants packing. Didn't know the other stuff though. __________________ [SIZE="3"]I've relaunched my gardening website -- [B]TheUnconventionalTomato.com[/B][/SIZE] * [I][SIZE="1"]*I'm not allowed to post weblinks so you'll have to copy-paste it manually.[/SIZE][/I]

July 13, 2007	#3
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	If and what they smoke is their business. But what I have found is that some of the best bio, hydro nutrients come out of the cannabis camp. You read some of their forums and these guys get deep into lighting, fertilization and every aspect of growing. And all of which is applicable to what we do. I get most of my bio-ferts from a growshop in France. Ami http://www.hydrobox.fr/catalog/index.php __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

August 9, 2007	#10
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	For those here in Europe who do not have access to Molasses here is a product from ATA Organics that is primarily molasses. Here's a link to one vendor that carries it. Ami http://hydrobox.fr/catalog/product_i...roducts_id=543 __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

May 10, 2008	#13
johno Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Arkansas zone 6b Posts: 441	I bought a 50 pound sack of dry molasses at a feed store for $11.95. I still have some in 'liquid' form that I bought there last year. I forget the price for that, but I think it's about $4 a gallon, in your container. __________________ You create your own universe as you go along. Winston Churchill

July 13, 2007	#6
neoguy Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 610	Great link, now I know why you mentioned the molasses to me in the other link. I'll be incorporating the molasses into the garden right away. Thanks!

July 21, 2007	#7
bryanccfshr Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Farmington, Nm Posts: 450	I read that forum all the time. Great information is contained there. I have been a big fan of mollasses for a while.

August 1, 2007	#8
maupin Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Thailand Posts: 77	I use molasses in my aerated compost tea. Check out Captain Composts Al's website for more info.

August 6, 2007	#9
the999bbq Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Belgium Posts: 191	I don't even think we can get the stuff around here (Europe and specifically Belgium) - we can only just have the maple syrup since it was promoted enough in Hollywood movies ;-) Too bad since I have heard many good things about it...

August 9, 2007	#12
gdionelli Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: WV Posts: 38	I use molasses in my starter solution for daylilies. Great stuff, and smells good too.

May 12, 2008	#14
organichris Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 630	As a former cannabis cultivator and enthusiast, I would say that this community is very knowledgeable about a lot of stuff - particularly indoor growing, hydroponics, and genetics. I grow tomatoes partly as a substitute for growing the cheeba. I have given it up completely, but I am still tempted to take up the clandestine pastime again. Tomato growing is an outlet that helps me resist that temptation.

May 13, 2008	#15
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Here's a couple molasses sources on line. Ami http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...:referralID=NA http://www.nextag.com/molasses-gallon/search-html And here the unsulfered stuff used in cooking http://www.mredepot.com/servlet/the-...ulfured/Detail __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'