Honey instead of Molasses?

[jasno]

hello, i know a lot of people use molasses during flowering to increase bud size and resin.

plants alrdy use sugars as energy, so i guess the molasses helps with budding, some how.

i am wondering if honey could also be used, and what the differences might be.

and of course if anyone has ever used any other type of sugar, such as honey, please let us know what your experience was.

honey is very good for the human body, much better then most other sugars.

thanks

 

[Quazi]

I think that you may be a bit mistaken on how molasses is beneficial to the plant (and more specifically, the soil) and why it may be the best source of carbohydrates (sugar) that can be used.

I present:
Molasses: The Organic Miracle Additive.... from guineapig.

If it ain't broke...

-Q

 

[Dr Dog]

I have used maple syrup

Did not find it made much difference to the yield, did make it stink ( according to gf)

 

[crzygirl]

I have used maple syrup

Did not find it made much difference to the yield, did make it stink ( according to gf)

LOL you poured Maple Syrup in your soil? If so that would be funny to have seen.

 

[Dr Dog]

actually did not pour it in, bubbled it with water for a few days

Being Canadian, it only made sense to try it, it was kind of funny, only time gf complained of smell of the weed is when I smoked the buds from the maple syrup plants

 

[stinkyattic]

Molasses is super cheap compared to other sources of liquid sugar. Use unsulfured only. It's simply a source of available carbon. A carb synthesizer will help plants use it. As with any addition of carbon, it's only effective if your plants are healthy and vigorous and under ample light.

 

[jasno]

thanks for the replies.

i have found that honey is not a good idea, it is a natural anti-bacterial... it could kill the bacteria in the soil the plant likes

also as others have said, molasses is not only important for the sugars, but is rich in other things as well

im gonna keep reading, but the consensus is Black Strap Molasses is the way to go, because it is even more rich in nutrients the plant can use compared to normal molasses.

of course i am new to all this, so do some research before you qoute me plz

 

[JOE CHRONIC]

Yep go for black strap although hard to find in stores...

 

[MarquisBlack]

I've also read that honey is very anti-bacterial. I suggest Brer Rabbit Blackstrap Molasses. More potent than Grandma's.

 

[Quazi]

I use blackstrap molasses.

You can find it at Natural/Organic grocery stores.

-Q

 

[JOE CHRONIC]

I use blackstrap molasses.

You can find it at Natural/Organic grocery stores.

-Q

Good tip bro !

 

[Greenbdman]

You can also find molasses at feed stores.