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Murphys, CA

Can someone explain the use of molasses as a fertilizer and when it is applied?

5/30/2010 10:40:35 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

I use it around the rooting area to feed the mycrobes in the soil. Some growers have told me that they're not a big fan of anyone doing this.I don't know why. Molasis is used in compost tea recipes to also feed the mycrobes. Good question...I haven't really had anyone say the total advantages or disadvantages to using it as a foliar feed or drench as I have. One grower told me to use it while ammending the soil for feeding the mycrobes in the fall. Good question...

5/31/2010 8:24:05 AM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Everything you wanted to know and then some.

http://gvgo.ca/mb/index.php?topic=434.0

5/31/2010 9:54:50 AM

Murphys, CA

Thank you for the info.

5/31/2010 11:12:28 AM

Murphys, CA

Andy H after reading the first page which is full of technical data the article stopped and does not jump to another page.
Would you be so kind as to give me the location of the second or third pages?

5/31/2010 11:25:08 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Andy great info I'd really be interested in seeing the rest of it as Cld said it doesn't jump to another page. Great article. I guess there is an advantage to feeding the plants molasis. I'd just like to know how to apply it the correct way

5/31/2010 11:39:39 AM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I can't get the next page open either, try this link, lots of good info

http://www.harc-hspa.com/Publications/VEG3.pdf

5/31/2010 1:59:51 PM

East Jordan, MI

I'd be interested in reading the rest of this article if anyone finds it.

5/31/2010 9:41:03 PM

Murphys, CA

I found an article about the practical garden use of molasses if you can overlook the fact that the writer sometimes refers to canabis growing as well. Here is the link: http://www.gardenscure.com/420/organics/95401-molasses-sweet-organic-goodness.html
enjoy and let me know what you think.

6/1/2010 1:16:39 AM

Murphys, CA

Kennytheheat you might have been on to something after all.

6/1/2010 1:17:58 AM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

This is the link to the original article. You could spend many hours on that site, lots of great articles.

http://www.maximumyield.com/article_sh_db.php?articleID=341&submit=Go

6/1/2010 7:57:01 AM

Bristol R.I. USA

Andy Have you been able to see if and at what stages do you start the Molases dreches and what are the recomendations. I usually use an entire jar of Grandmas Molasses and water it around the vines and the leaves it really seemed to help me out. It went 30% heavy.

6/1/2010 12:44:42 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I'm no expert Kenny, I just read, read, read. The drenches are best started back in the fall, during patch prep for the Spring. I alternate molasses and compost tea about every two weeks as a soil drench ( sometimes mixed with humic/fulvic acid) and about every week as a foliar mixed with the same amount of kelp. The molasses is diluted 1 oz per gallon on everything- beetroot, onions, long gourds, radish and this year tomatoes. I wouldn't go any heavier than an oz. of molasses per gal. for foliar feeding and I spray after 6-7pm when the stomata open but early enough so that the leaves dry before nightfall.

6/1/2010 2:24:49 PM

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Ok, but what should I do with the rest of the mole? ;)

6/1/2010 4:06:32 PM

Coventry R.I.

This should help yo guys,,,,,, From the sngpg.
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 itCit works.

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

6/28/2010 7:10:03 PM