Using sugars/ molasses early in grow stage?

[StonerPoker]

Hi.
I'm starting to use extra beneficial bacterias and mycorrhizae in my indoor grow.
I will be using Great white shark mycorrhizae on the seeds while germinating, and microlife from bionova mixed in with the soil.

I have read that the mycorrhizae will eat and transport all the same elements that the plant eats, and that it receives sugars in return from the plants roots.

Here's my question: Could it be beneficial to use molasses, a final stage nutrient like Bio PK 5-8 by Bio Tabs which contains molasses, or Carbomax from grotek in the first wetting of the soil?

I was thinking about this to give some sugar to the mycorrhizae before the roots take over supplying the sugar.


Thanks

 

[Frosty Nuggets]

That is precisely what adding molasses is for, to feed the microherd which in turn feed the plant.

 

[StonerPoker]

Thanks for the reply.
I was asking because I was told to use the molasses in flower stage, and i realised that most grow products with molasses and sugars were advertised as being for flavor and for using during flowering stage.
I am thinking that just one application should be enough as the roots should supply the sugars once established.
My main reason for starting to use more life in the soil is to prepare a longer lasting soil for mother plants.
I would really apreciate any more advice on this subject if I seem to be missing anything.
Thanks again.

 

[Dog Star]

Hi.
I'm starting to use extra beneficial bacterias and mycorrhizae in my indoor grow.
I will be using Great white shark mycorrhizae on the seeds while germinating, and microlife from bionova mixed in with the soil.

I have read that the mycorrhizae will eat and transport all the same elements that the plant eats, and that it receives sugars in return from the plants roots.

Here's my question: Could it be beneficial to use molasses, a final stage nutrient like Bio PK 5-8 by Bio Tabs which contains molasses, or Carbomax from grotek in the first wetting of the soil?

I was thinking about this to give some sugar to the mycorrhizae before the roots take over supplying the sugar.


Thanks

Dont add P/K in start after you give mycos.. you will just kill it so you will need to colonize roots again...


Just give beneficial bacteries,mollasses and aerate this mixture
before giving plants for start if you are in veg..

if plants are not developed and soil mix is still not used then you
dont need extra food..

Just give bennies,mollasses and lot of water that you will aerate
for few hours before giving plants..

 

[TychoMonolyth]

The idea behind sugar is to give the bacteria something to eat (carbohydrates) and reproduce. I use big flake oatmeal in my soil early. I get a thick layer of white moss after 2 weeks, but you can see it at day 3.

 

[StonerPoker]

Dont add P/K in start after you give mycos.. you will just kill it so you will need to colonize roots again...


Just give beneficial bacteries,mollasses and aerate this mixture
before giving plants for start if you are in veg..

if plants are not developed and soil mix is still not used then you
dont need extra food..

Just give bennies,mollasses and lot of water that you will aerate
for few hours before giving plants..

I'll do that. I'll be mixing the bacterias and molasses in the soil before putting the germinated seed, Thank you!!

 

[StonerPoker]

The idea behind sugar is to give the bacteria something to eat (carbohydrates) and reproduce. I use big flake oatmeal in my soil early. I get a thick layer of white moss after 2 weeks, but you can see it at day 3.

That's really interesting.
Could the carbohydrates in the oats substitute the use of molasses?
Thx for the good info

 

[TychoMonolyth]

That's really interesting.
Could the carbohydrates in the oats substitute the use of molasses?
Thx for the good info

Absolutely. Carbs are carbs. But i would think molasses mix better with water at feeding time. I cook my soil in the house for about 3 weeks. So that's when i use oatmeal. But I'd use molasses, sparingly, in watering.

Don't love your plants to death. Been there, done that.

 

[Dog Star]

I'll do that. I'll be mixing the bacterias and molasses in the soil before putting the germinated seed, Thank you!!

If your plants are sprouts than use just plain water that you will PH down with a small amount of Apple Vinegar... sprouts dont need
feed in start... beneficials you can put in any phase of growth..

later after 2-3 weeks when plants grow a bit you can try those combo
with mollasses and beneficials.. and after 4-5 weeks from sprout phase you can start to add some organic nutes...

cause if you have new soil mix usually he haves feed for 5-6 weeks
before plants start to show defs..