Ok. So I havent quite been able to locate any blackstrap molasses locally. Instead, I pcked up a kilo of fancy molasses on sale. I begin final flushing next week and was planning on using H2O and molasses for the first 2 and nothing but plain Distilled water for the last 4-7 days. How would mixing fancy molasses differ from mixingéusing blackstrap molasses? Do I still want to mix it up at 1 tsp per gallon? Thanks, JJb :beerchug-2:
Blackstrap molasses is a by-product of the sugar making process and has a lower sugar content and higher levels of calcium, iron and other minerals. Fancy molasses is a direct product from the sugar making process, cleaner and purer in sugar content. If at all possible use the blackstrap or unsulphured variety. It's overall more beneficial in feeding your plants. bncooldude13- Blackstrap is high in Calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and several other trace elements that are beneficial to your plants. Some also believe that the carbohydrates and sugars are a benefit to the plant and to the soil allowing an en-richening of the beneficial bacteria necessary to break down nutrients in an organic garden. Hope it helps, cheers
black strap molasses The NPK is 1-0-5.and like Res said its a good source of mg ca potassium iron and it works as a chelater it also feeds the beneficial microbes in soil and boosts the microbe blooms. :thumbs-up:
Aw ok excellent. Thank You ResinRubber for info :anibong: Btw i just looked om back of Epsom Salt and it says its great for plants. I was surprized.
Magnesium is essential for the proper uptake and utilization of Nitrogen by the plant. In virtually every organic garden I've had there's been a need for mag supplement around week 3-5 of growth and often again mid flower. Epsom Salts is a wonderful way to accomplish this. Simply add 1 tsp per gallon to the plain watering cycle for 1 to 2 waterings when a deficiency appears and it works wonders. OMRI recognized as an organic supplement.
