Fertilizing and Watering
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Subject: Molasses
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KathyS |
West Paris Me.
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I have read that it is good to foliar feed with molasses be I have not been able to find how much to add per gallon. Also, is this something that should be done weekly? thanks
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6/6/2013 11:01:49 AM
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cojoe |
Colorado
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I dont know the proper rate.You want to go with a small amount-too much and youll turn the plant a sickly shade of green.At high concentrations it will kill weeds.You might try one third tablespoon per gallon on a plant and see how it does.I used 1 tablespoon per gallon and my plants turned a funny shade of green for two days and then they came out of it fine.
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6/6/2013 1:42:31 PM
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cueball |
ShagHarbour n,s canada
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i would be worryed about it attracting un wanted bugs more than anything
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6/6/2013 4:01:44 PM
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pap |
Rhode Island
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ditto to cueball. i agree----good on pancakes but unless you use a very weak solution? will draw unwanted mites,etc.
we did use small amts in our soil soup several years ago with no problems but, that was a professional nutrient mix for soil soup batches.
pap
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6/7/2013 6:17:21 AM
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KathyS |
West Paris Me.
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It would seem like it could clog the pores aren't the word that I am looking for but you know what I mean. Which is why I haven't done it so far. Guess that I will continue putting it in my compost tea and leave it at that.
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6/7/2013 11:19:59 AM
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KathyS |
West Paris Me.
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Thank you for the comments
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6/7/2013 11:20:29 AM
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Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings |
Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)
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The organic growers report just the opposite when they use molasses..
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6/7/2013 12:46:08 PM
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Tad12 |
Seattle, WA
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I've never foliar fed molasses, though I know many people that do (mostly in a greenhouse or indoor environment). I have used it as a component in aerated compost teas, in which case it works quite well.
Here's a couple of different opinions on the subject: http://puyallup.wsu.edu/~linda%20chalker-scott/horticultural%20myths_files/Myths/Foliar%20feeding.pdf
(not a huge fan of Linda Chalker-Scott in general, but I would agree with her on this).
and Malcolm Beck lists his anecdotal results: http://www.malcolmbeck.com/books/gv_method/MolassesSweetandSuper.htm
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6/7/2013 9:18:28 PM
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Gritch |
valparaiso, in
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I keep my molasses in an old soap bottle with a squirt top. I add about 3 squirts to a gallon. Much more than 1 tablespoon. The plants have had nothing bad happen to them.
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6/7/2013 11:04:34 PM
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Kennytheheat |
Bristol R.I. USA
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I use it all the time. I use it on the leaves and the entire plant the leaves seem to really like it and it does feed the plant and mycrobes in the soil. Although I have heard that it does attract aphids. I've used it for years and I like the results that I've had.
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6/10/2013 12:24:52 PM
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