Grow Mediums Coco and Molasses

[tjcny]

Can anybody give me some advice about how to use molasses in coco with autos. Should I start using it from early veg on or just during bloom? Also, I will be using a Blumats watering system. Will molasses clog it up.

Thanks.

 

[GCase]

Howdy tjcny

The theory is that sweeteners help improve taste.

Some use--honey and have seen YouTub video with big outdoor grow using brown sugar at end of grow. This idea is controversial--more anecdotal or opinion based.

However, molasses and in particular--Black Strap Unrefined Molasses, has high K which some give towards end of harvest to feed what is called the micro herd (good bacteria).

I have been growing in coco for a few years. And have not used any molasses. Though, I have used the GO--CaMG+ which is composed of some fermented sweetener (think it is molasses).

Yes--I think it will cause some problems in your automatic feeder. You can just hand deliver. I am going to try a self watering system too. Decided to just use it for watering and will add magnesium (epsom) salt to get the EC/PPM of the RO water up to around 150 PPM. My little inexpensive unit states boldly--do not use any fertilizers etc.

Others who use molasses consistently will drop by with their thoughts.

Typically, molasses is used by soil growers. Though some using soiless or even hydro add it to the mix.

Good luck.

Cheers

 

[tjcny]

Hi GCase, thanks for your response. Molasses seems to be a controversial subject with many.

I do like your suggestion about hand watering things like calmag, etc. That makes a lot of sense.

What type of watering system are you thinking about?

 

[GCase]

It is called Oasis--self watering system. Bought it long ago and found when cleaning out garage. It is an indoor very basic gravity feed. Designed for house plants to be automatically watered when away.

Think I will try with one plant initially as a test.

Cheers

 

[Roark]

I've never used molasses in coco. Didnt like it messing with my flood an drain system. I personal put my cal an mag in my rez. I prefer them separately. Way easier to adjust if issues arise.
I wouldn't if that helps.

 

[tjcny]

Hi Roark. Thanks for your reply. I use Epsom for the mag alone. But what kind of cal do you use in coco?

 

[Roark]

Cutting edge has plant amp for cal. Freaks people out with false p.h reading for the first day or so, but I have learned how to read it. Its organic omri certified. I like it.

 

[tjcny]

Thanks.