Molasses For Plants! How To Feed & When... 

Lots of people asking me about molasses lately. Hope this video helps those who are looking to learn how molasses can be incorporated into their gardens :) Link to my book on Amazon: amzn.to/39HiKjn (Please leave a review)

i ve been growing for over 35+ years. i started using molasses about 8 years ago. i am an organic farmer. i use about 5 tablespoons for 30 gallons of airated water. i use the organic dark molasses. i grow in soil. i have had the same soil mix for the past 25 years. i grow many clones, many strains. 8 years ago, i worked for an indoor grow in Sebastopol for two years. They were very heavy handed on their nutrients. They put raw sugar in the water. When they put too much sugar in the water, the plants locked up. i believe the soil does buffer the water from becoming saturated with sugar. the viscocity of the water changes when sugar is overly used. Its like people with diabetes, when your blood is loaded with sugar, the blood begins to clog. i have found light sugar adds taste. micro nutrients allow the plants to thrive in a environment where weeds thrive. i think less is more when it comes to sugar. i add sugar when i begin the flowering cycle. most of my strains finish in 8 weeks. i stop feeding them sugar in week 6. flush is not a practice in my garden. i like this video, a good presentation. its nice to live in a world where cannabis is proliferated with care and science. Cervantes is a good source. i grew up on ask ed! many good sources! burn green!

You can also pour your molasses in a small water bottle with a cap and a little water, screw cap on & shake until all molasses is dissolved then pour in your bucket, that's what I do to save time and stirring

I use 1tbsp/gallon every water from start to finish. It lowers the ph of my water to 6.5-6.8 so not only does it work to feed my soil but doubles as a organic ph down and my plants love it.

Yes, I have been growing for 40 years. Always used molasses on my personal grows. Some of the corporations ive worked with used other fancy bloom builders. Every single one of them was mostly molasses. Some other plant sugars sometimes, yucca, etc. nothing works better than molasses tho. The Oldtimers in California taught me.

Fish fertilizer and molasses are a great combo

I use it once a week in Compost teas! 1 tbsp per 5 gal bucket of compost tea, bubble for 36 hours. Great show Chris! Sharing this with a friend who asked me about molasses

I just bought some molasses I'm using for my houseplants. I never knew and I'm excited to see results. Thanks for the video, perfect timing!!

It works well just started using it in flowering stage. It made a very big difference in the bud quality ! Also mist plants down with a little molasses & water at night. Thanks

Gotta feed that soil to help feed the plant, great drop brotha!

I haven't used molasses yet and this video is very helpful for my future growing. Thanks again for being so informative in your videos

I've used Molasses for years now. Reading through the comments I will throw my 2 cents in. I love using Molasses in Flower. If I have an extra mix I feed it to my Veg plants. No harm no foul. I use it with my bloom booster between feedings after week 4 in flower. I use 1 Tablespoon per gallon. I take a pint jar add my molasses in that with an amount of water. Put on lid shake till dissolved no need to heat. In my experience I have had issues of Calcium and Magnesium problems when used in conjunction with Cal/Mag additive. Most UNSULPHERED molasses have those 2 elements in a sufficient amount. I've even used Molasses to correct Cal/Mag issues in Veg. Remember too not every Garden is the same so use what fit's yours. IMO Molasses is a great cheap booster in flower that helps the buds swell. I don't use Organic however I do read the label if I can't find my Favorite "Grandma's Original " Unsulphered Molasses with the yellow label. As Mr. Grow it said some companies will put anything in what we consume. ..peace...Hawk

I didn't know there were different types. I've started using it and just paused this to go check mine. Heart pounding hoping it's unsulfered! I picked it up and read it was the right kind. Scared me for a sec lol!

I've learned so much from this channel thanks Brody for your time and knowledge been trying on my last 2 grows and definitely see the results from the Molasses and cheap I use tomato food for flower. And they love it!

I use the same brand from hole foods.. I have been using black strap for years now and highly recommend it for soil growers. I find my plants love it...

Oaks U! That my go to book! That’s exactly where I got the idea of using molasses. And I definitely seen more benefits in flowering.

Hey! Hello from Canada. Love your show, I have recently started feeding with molasses at 1 tablespoon per 4 liters of water. I did note thanks to my son, the molasses changed the water ph by about. .2 to .3 in 4 liters of water. So we started adding it and any nutrients needed before ph down. Not sure if anyone else has experienced this. But thanks to the new killer ph pen we can measure to .01 of ph. Thank you for sharing yourself with us and all the great people who come on too! Bow down to Dr.Bruce Bugsby !!! That guy rocks!!! Learning every day. Thanks again guys!

I have been growing for a lot of year and have been using molasses for at least 7 years now. It is safe to use throughout the full grow. Since i introduced it to my growing. I have seen so many benefits. Healthier plants better root zone. I use it once every week on my water feed. 1 tablespoon per gallon of water. I will always use it

I use natural unsulfured blackstrap molasses during the whole grow but during veg cycle i only give it to my plants a few times maybe every few weeks and then flower i normally do 1-2tablespoons every other watering seems to work great for me! i definitely notice the difference between using and not using molasses the buds just look a lot nicer and full out better definitely a cheap easy way for beginners to step up their grows!

Peace brother. I'm a 1st time watcher but I appreciate the straight to the point knowledge & I'll share a video with you. ✌💚🌍

I am happy so far. Thanks Chris for all your help.

Hi there I have been growing for many years but have only began using Molasses for the last 3 grows In my experience there has been great improvements at all stages from seed to flower and also would like to note that I use it as a cloning solution by just dipping the tip straight in the Molasses and is very successful in root growth I also use it as a foliar spray 1 Tbl spoon to 2 litres water Great Video Thanks

You get this question a lot on your website. Good video

Great vid Mr Grow It!!! Just as usual it’s always a pleasure watching your clips!! Yes we always have used unsulfered molasses in our gardens! Yep works great for feeding microbes yes sir 👍💯😎🤜

I do, I think it is very good for the medium. Love your podcasts and videos, I've learned so much. Thanks

Hi - enjoyed that video thanks for the upload - I'm in Ireland we don't get a lot of molasses here - I use Malt extract during flowering and basically the way you use Molasses - There's a mountain spring a few miles away and that's where I get my water (Tap water never) and warm it up to dissolve the Malt extract - I use that around once a week during flowering and with CO2 yields are excellent....! I hope you and yours are in good health and humor - happy Christmas....!

I live in Arizona and I'm getting the stuff around that I need to try my first grow. I've watched several hours of your videos and gotta say thanks for all the shared knowledge and help!

Once again dropping that knowledge. Thanks for the content.💯✌️

I will definitely try to use at more stages of the grow, great video man, Cheers!

Yes I actually use the same exact molasses at the same rate during flowering that you presented here in your video, great job, keep bringing us more of this valuable information thank you

This was awesome! Def good to know stuff.

Been using for years! Very satisfying! Buds are more dense and sticky! Love daa stuff! Brer rabbit! Best nutrients!

Trying this right now. First time for everything. Thanks for the help

I started using molasses about a year after I started growing. It immediately made a massive difference in the overall health of my plants. They're green and full of life. I cut my nutrient schedule in half in veg because the plants get so full and bushy. Then I was able to step it back up to the full strength in flower when they were feeding heavily and got massive buds. I've found the soil doesn't dry out nearly as bad and it gets spongy instead of dusty and dry which helps it retain some moisture in the root ball. I use 1/2 a TBSP/Gal in veg and then 1 TBSP/Gal in flower and it's been top notch ever since. I go every other watering with nutes from Heavy 16 and only use molasses on the watering days that I'm not feeding nutes as I don't want it to mess with the PPM. They say the plant doesn't uptake sugars but the smoke has a sweeter taste in my opinion. Hard to compare though other than the first time I used it the strain I was using went from skunky to sweet and fruity. Might have just been the different levels up nutrient uptake. A little molasses and humic acid go a long way in cutting your nutrient costs... Happy growing!

great video Chris, I usually add it in flowering weeks 3-5 a couple times no more then 3-5 feedings. I had a problem where the soil just held water and caused roots to not uptake the nutrients. Again i'm not sure if molasses was the cause, or not. Durning flushing phase i just do straight un-PH'ed water similar to what "grateful grower" suggests.

Great advice. I generally use it when the bud sites appear forward to a week before harvest. Remember soil likes to eat too.

Excellent information....thank you...same dosage as you the tea spoon, and boy oh boy did the plants grow after putting it in the soil.....it was amazing...🙏

Hey Chris, I use molasses and tea's but I am finding some interesting info as I do research. Have you looked into the living soil experts out in the organic gardening and agricultural sector? They are adding some interesting scientific peer reviewed studies on microbiology and plant health. Now that weed is legal they are professional allowed to associate with the canabis industry without risking their professional status. There seems to be a trend that is going towards simple extractions of microbes by washing them out of a good worm casting/ compost vs brewed teas with simple sugars as food.... Many benefits in the living soils that are being perpetually grown in. Not sure if it makes a difference in small pots that have not yet developed the higher order bacteria/ protozoa/ fungi of the life systems that are found in a more mature living soil. Have you considered getting a compound microscope to check your soil life? Love your video's. Keep them coming!

Thank you bro..finally someone who just answers the freakin question!! ✌🤙

Good information for such a short video. I have been going back and forth on whether or not to use molasses. I have a friend who does. Then I watched a few guys who said they prefer not to use it. I will have to give it a shot. Thanks

I'm beginner so this helped me out alot ...ima keep watching more to learn more

I like to use a blender with my molasses water seems throughly mixed and aerated. Ive been trying and learning about living soil more this year and started feeding from seedling 🌱 it's been really nice so far. Granted the more and longer you test comparisons the better. Enjoy your videos and effort, always good work.

Having subscribed and tuned in religiously to your channel I have followed your recommendations as you seem to give good advice at the right time, but I must say that adding the advised measures of molasses to your feed mix is without a doubt the best thing I have ever done to my garden, the results are absolutely amazing...... Thankyou Mr. Grow it.

Was curious to see your view and after watching totally agree. Glad to watch and liked I do same at flower time!

I’ve watched dozens of your videos. I finally subscribed. Thanks for your work

You are on the money when it comes to molasses Chris 🤑💯 .

I’ve been watching your videos and find them very helpful. I started using molasses on my second grow once a week. I’m at 8 weeks and it appears to help. AGAIN, it’s my 2nd grow and I’m so experienced 🥴🤣

Hey Chris thanks for the video I am kinda on the late train but I’m incorporating molasses into my grow. I got a lot of information from the video man. Thanks again

Yes, I learned of this several years ago. The crude sugars blackstrap molasses provides feeds the microbial life present in the soil. Some years when I was making eorm castings tea, i would use blackstrap molasses to feed and create the active frothy bloom when aerating the tea.

Yup. I mostly use black strap molasses about a week after flower has started, cause the plants are more demanding. The girls in veg will get some too. But only every few feedings.

Just subscribed! You're a really good teacher. We've been using blackstrap molasses 1Tbsp per gallon whole growth cycle, once a week.

much love. great inspiration from your videos and teaching.

I have tried both ways, feeding in just flower, and throughout the plants life, i feel like flower stage is all that's needed just from my own experience growing, as far as the amount i mixed 2-3 tsp per gallon they all did very well

Thank Chris! Great subject matter today. I use 2 tablespoons per gallon. I check my PPM’s and it’s always under 1000. I’ve used it at all stages especially during the final weeks of flower. I’ve experienced great success.

Awsome video chris...appreciate this one as many!!!

Just now seeing this.....great video Chris...Mr. Grow It. Informative short direct to the point. I didn't know about the 2 types of molasses until recently.....also gave myself potassium burn.

I have been using molasses since the 1980’s after an old hippie dude told me the benefits of molasses during flowering. Since then i passed on this advise to every grower I met. I also been using alfalfa pellets since the 80’s as well after I seen the natives in New Mexico using alfalfa for their corn fields to improve soil and growth since they grow in desert like environment.

I enjoying watching you because you don’t act like a stoner. Your serious about your message.

I use molasses during the last 5 weeks of flower. With the flush I used brown sugar last grow. Loved it, now I’m trying the molasses

Enjoy your videos just started my first grow. Plus purchased your book, thanks for sharing your knowledge. One

I use molasses in the soil for the last transplant, prepared before its transplanted and then in once a week from week 4 flowering. At the end of the week with enzymes and after one feeding. Finally I use double after the 48 hour darkness period and I harvest early morning after the leaves pop back up.

I use molasses as food for micro’s in the compost tea I make. I use this every 2 weeks. I also use it during my flush-1 tablespoon per gallon like you do.

Great video. I’ve been using Sulphur Free from Holland and Barrett (in U.K.). Great video again, thank you. Stay safe....

Ive been making & using Lactobacillus Serum (with molasses) last 3 grows. Girls love it. Super easy & affordable to make; just need rice milk & molasses!

I used to use molasses with great success. I did switch to real growers recharge though. It has molasses in it amongst many other things such as microbes, humic acid, fulvic acid, and amino acids. It’s not necessarily cheap but a little goes a long way and contains a really good cocktail that covers many bases for healthy organic growing. Great topics. Thank you for the content.

Rain water, two tablespoons per one liter. I use it when there is about thirty days left of flowering. Lots of composted horse manure with top dressing of straw chicken litter so the extra feeds the microbes in composted soil material. Drains well in soil here at high mountain desert plateau hideout NM. Using for twenty years and it's cheap!

Excellent, i always wanted to know about this.... many thanks

thank you for sharing this well documented precious information! cheers from N.B Canada! peace!

I've been using molasses and coconut water mixture for years, definitely mix it a bit stronger during flowing with great results indoors and outdoors

I use it about 1.5 Teaspoon once a week with my other microbes. And I start during week 2 bloom.. so far nice results. I can cut back on other expensive products.

Wow, really cool video, yeah I do use molasses. Mainly when brewing compost teas, though I have used it on its own before as well. Gonna flip to flower in a couple weeks or so, maybe I'll give a vege-cycle molasses feed next watering 😃 & when brewing teas I try to scoop in 5 Tbsp of Organic BlackStrap molasses in my 4-5 gallons brew mixtures (Right on point with that 1Tbsp per gallon ratio) Awesome info ☮️

Been using black strap since 2012. I use it most starting the 4th-6th week of bloom at 1 tbsp per gallon with RO, ph water at 5.8 and durning flush. I love it.

I use molasses in my grow and sometimes mix with a pinch of Epson salt mixed with tumeric. This works great at a dose every 3 days.

Yes, I use Grandmas unsulfered molasses & vit.d whole milk to increase the frost on the buds. Definitely worked every time I tried it.

Thank Chris! Great subject matter today

Great vid! Cant wait to contribute to The community like you do!

Just ordered your book.

Hi i have been growing for about 5 years now i started using molasses a little over a year ago i noticed better results when used mid flower around weeks 4 through 7 i usually use in between feedings with just plain ph dechlorinated water with cal/mag then next feeding ill use my nutrients with out molasses and i keep that up until its time to flush and i flush for about 2 weeks with plain dechlorinated water thats at the right ph. I've experienced better trichomes development and tastier, better smelling bud at end result. Later yall happy growing!

Thanks, Love the show!

As always great info...i really appreciate the way you try to help other growers...also your collaboration vids with other growers,, that really gives the viewers options...well keep it growing and stsy safe....

I use two tablespoons of molasses per gallon, starting the first week of flower after the transition. I'll feed molasses about once a week up until one week before harvest. Trichome production goes through the roof, so much less important towards the end of flowering.

Hey man ! Your channel is so interesting, can't wait that France become legal ... Would love to meet and talk to you ! Cheers

Good video chris. I use it once every 2 wks from veg up to 2 wks before chop them stop.

Great advice thank you for making this video

For the metric folks out there, the golden rule of thumb according to old-time growers is 4-6ml/L in veg and 8-10ml/L in flower. Your plants will love you for it!

I use it mainly in flower. Molasses, earthworm castings, aloe vera and coconut water are what I put in my tea and I've had good results doing that.

Hey Chris, nice video again I have recently read that Dr. Ingham said she doesnt use as much molasses as she used to. You have to be careful like you said. I use "Recharge" and it has molasses in it.

Just watched your video, what makes this different than usual? When I clicked on the like button, it asked me if I thought this video was good. Of course, but then it asked why it was good. So I told them it was informative. Hope this helps with the algorithm, cause you guy's need more air time. Thanks for all you do. So your the first person to see who I really am. AKA Wolfsb4n3.

I use 1 tbsp every gallon 1 time week. Unsulphered. I want in stove in morning mix it up & feed in afternoon. You can also use it make gingerbread 🍪cookies if anyone gets munchies! Peace ✌

would you recommend using molasses for a coco coir grow?

Another Arizona grower here... not new to growing but new to Organic and i just used molasses last Thursday for the first time. 2 tsp per gallon to start with. water with no run off.

Some fantastic information ℹ️.. Thank you 😊 I’m a beginner grower ✌🏻✌🏻

I add molasses to my compost tea. I use it throughout the plant's life. I also use recharge.

I use Myco Chum, which is a blend of molasses, fish hydrolysate, liquid kelp, humic acids and nutrients. I use every other watering but only as a ph down. The recommended dose of 5ml per gallon drops my water ph way too low. It usually takes about .5-1ml per gallon for me to go from a ph of 8 to 6.5. Combined with Recharge and Mammoth P, my plants seem to love it. ☮️

Yes sir...i use it in my tea once a week!!!! 1 tablespoon per gallon but I make sure they are hefty ...lol it's crazy ima newbie and my 2nd run after it was done as it was drying we could smell the sweetness of the molasses during dry..it was pretty cool!!!! Thanks for the knowledge!!

Great info and content thanks

do you ph when using molasses? and if so, before or after you add the molasses to the water?

Have used molasses in all stages of growth the results r clearly obvious that it works great

Great video as always

COOL thanks So Much for this, I always wanted more info on molasses. I enjoyed your LST vid too. Could you maybe do a follow up on how and when to prune leaves in the veg state. My friend clips the large leaves on the top of the plant when the stems turn purplely?