One of the interesting developments of the ever evolving Internet is the movement towards websites where the content is provided by everyday people. Wikipedia is probably the premiere example of the explosion of this phenomena, it’s quickly evolved into being a referenced and quoted source, and the information is provided by dedicated experts, enthusiasts [...]
Read the rest of this entry >>Last Bird’s Eye Look At Molasses
You’ve heard a lot now about the sweet sticky goodness of Molasses in the garden, but have we mentioned yet that some folks even view Molasses as a health food?
One of the 3LB’s had a grandmother who would take a swig of molasses twice every day as a part of [...]
Molasses For Organic Pest Control
One final benefit of molasses is it’s ability to be used in the control of a couple of common pests encountered in gardening. The most commonly known use of molasses is it’s ability to help control Fire Ants, but we’ve also found an internet reference to the ability of molasses to [...]
Why Molasses?
The reason nutrient manufacturer’s have “discovered” molasses is the simple fact that it’s a great source of carbohydrates to stimulate the growth of beneficial microorganisms. “Carbohydrate” is really just a fancy word for sugar, and molasses is the best sugar for horticultural use. Folks who have read some of our prior essays know that [...]
Bird’s Eye Look at Molasses
Molasses is a syrupy, thick juice created by the processing of either sugar beets or the sugar cane plant. Depending on the definition used, Sweet Sorghum also qualifies as a molasses, although technically it’s a thickened syrup more akin to Maple Syrup than to molasses. The grade and type of molasses [...]
the 3LB’s Molasses Manual - a growers guide to soil sweeteners
originally posted circa 2003 at CannabisWorld and Overgrow where they were made “sticky” threads
This is the second in our series of threads on organic gardening techniques and tools started with the Guano Guide / Manure Manual. That particular guide was designed to be a [...]
