Horticultural Molasses

[gumbo2go]

Has anyone used Horticultural Molasses on their plants?  If so, how did it work out?

[achetadomestica]

I used it and still do. I got it from the feedstore and it wasn't
expensive. That probably has changed?
I used it mainly when I made up some fish emulsion.
I seem to be adding or trying different additives or fertlizer
all the time and didn't notice big results. I used the molasses
in foliar spray and root drench also.

[gumbo2go]

Whats your favorite additive?

[K-Rimes]

I have used sweeteners for certain plants. It does what it says, makes things sweeter. I don't really think it's needed personally, just work on your soil quality and use a balanced fertilizer and the plant will do the conversion to sugars.

[socalbalcony2]

https://www.gardenmyths.com/molasses-for-plants/

[pineislander]

I expect it would be good in a compost pile!

[Pokeweed]

I add it to my compost teas. It's supposed to increase microbial activity. D

[Finca La Isla]

Of course it helps microorganisms. It’s what is used to wake up latent microorganisms cultures. And molasses should be mixed in to microorganism applications.
Peter

[gumbo2go]

Thanks for your comments.   Sounds more beneficial for the soil bugs..

[Francis_Eric]

I've always been told to buy the 50 lb bags at feed store for cheap, and spread it in soil in fall.

I am sure this is molasses from beet sugar as it's more bitter , and not sold for baking stuff in grocery stores .

[Francis_Eric]

$25 bucks 50 pounds pure molasses

(some places have animal feed mixed in)
It used to be cheaper then this

https://www.truevalue.com/dried-molasses-50-lb