Malt extract instead of molasses?

[icgreen]

Hello,
Can I use organic barley malt extract instead of molasses and if yes how much per liter.
Thanks

 

[Cannadian420]

Hey, did a search and found this. Hope it helps How to Use Malt Extract as Plant Fertilizer

 

[Emilya Green]

The primary purpose of molasses is to provide the perfect food to keep the microbes alive and happy... malt is not going to do that. I don't see that either product can be a substitute for the other.

 

[Cannadian420]

The primary purpose of molasses is to provide the perfect food to keep the microbes alive and happy... malt is not going to do that. I don't see that either product can be a substitute for the other.

The article above disagrees with you. Says malt is perfect food for microbiology in soils.

 

[Emilya Green]

The article above disagrees with you. Says malt is perfect food for microbiology in soils.

That is not an article nor a referenced study... it is a sales promotion. Sorry.. I am not buying it, literally or figuratively.

 

[Cannadian420]

Malt Extract...a molassas substitue? - Organic Soil - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

 

[Cannadian420]

Ive read more than then these two search findings that long story short it is a very suitable replacement for molasses in addition I've yet to find any articles that suggest other wise.

 

[The Celt]

Be careful adding any molasses or other similar products with your plants. Many contain potassium and other nutrients that need to be accounted for so you don’t overload the grow medium.

Molasses is high in K and is usually the reason people get into trouble using it in their grows.

 

[Cannadian420]

Yes I would always suggest organic unsulphured molasses.