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Elmira, N,Y,

has anyone heard of fertilizing with molasses and does it work.

has anyone heard of Traco pit-cal liquid calcium 12%. is it ok to use on my pumpkin

6/24/2008 4:00:56 PM

Woburn, Ma

I have always read that molasses is benefical to the microorganisms in the soil. I use black strap molasses as a foliar feed because it is said to increase the brix level in plants which would act as an insecticide against sucking insects. I believe it is a good source for iron, calcium and magnesium so maybe it is benefical as a fertilizer.

6/24/2008 8:11:45 PM

Coventry R.I.

MOLASSES/ Good article

Molasses, a product of the cane industry, is very high in natural minerals, enzymes, and amino acids. Combining pure feed-grade blackstrap molasses with any liquid and applying it to crops will increase sugar levels, thus improving plant resistance to chewing and sucking insects. Molasses is an excellent food source to energize the biological life in the soil.

Molasses added to spray solutions can stimulate the growth of beneficial microorganisms on the leaf surface. These friendly microbes help fight off the harmful pathogens. Whether this is provable or not is beside the point; just accept it—it works.

Spraying on damp, humid mornings or evenings increases the effectiveness of foliar sprays.
Frank4

6/27/2008 9:22:33 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

Frank how much molasses per gal of water

6/28/2008 10:33:04 PM

Mill Creek West by god Virginia

hey vic i use 2 tablespoon full per gallon of water, water will be pretty brown and smell sweet!

6/29/2008 12:26:01 AM