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Oklahoma State Record Holder

Is there a good Substitute for Molasses, like Corn Syrup?

8/14/2009 9:26:00 PM

Colorado Springs, CO

Someone is "going for the state record".....and they're going to "go cheap" by using corn syrup ? Get serious, and use a high-quality dark, cane-based molasses ! Feed the microbial activity in the soil first, and if you are going for foliar use be sure to dilute appropriately and apply in evening just as the sun is going down.

8/20/2009 11:07:47 PM

Oklahoma State Record Holder

The problem I've having is finding a good source for molasses, without going broke doing it. I started with 5 gals but that was something I was given for free.

8/21/2009 9:56:45 AM

there's nothing wrong with feeding different simple sugars, in fact most ag supply places that support the organic industry all have more than just molasses for the carbon arsenal

8/21/2009 11:02:42 AM

Denver, CO

In theroy, Corn Syrup should be closer to the sugars that the plant can use then Molasses. But I dont know how that would translate into bacteria and fungi development of the tea . . .

8/21/2009 1:31:06 PM

Seattle, WA

In terms of biology and sugars, unsulfured blackstrap molasses is really the way to go. Saponin is another option that could be applied in conjunction with the molasses, but I would use either before turning to corn syrup.

8/21/2009 1:36:29 PM

Minnesota

Try and find a farm feed store, I pay 1 dollar a gallon.

8/21/2009 1:53:07 PM

Las Cruces NM

I think you'll find molassas aint for the plant, it's for the microbobes. Sugars can't pass through root membrains = plants can't take up sugars, rather plants produce their carbs in the leafs via photosystheses. Anything having sucrose, glucose and/or fructose should work.

11/13/2009 11:31:58 PM