Blackstrap Molasses

Blackstrap molasses provides a very important source of carbohydrates for the microbes in your organic garden. It also has many macro and micronutrients. It really can be considered an organic fertilizer.

It is an essential component in activating EM and is particularly useful in a foliar feed to help the liquid stick to plant surfaces. Many of the professional soil consultants I study are using a carbohydrate source in their foliar sprays, and this is one of the best. It is therefore often applied with em, mycorrhizal fungi, compost tea and other organic fertilizers.

This particular product the same delicious and nutritious molasses you might find at the health food store. The 944ml and 4 litre size is a certified organic, fair trade brand.

The 4 litre and 10 litre are also offered as a product that is non-organic, but otherwise the same rich blackstrap molasses, and contains no sulphur or other preservatives. All are great for activating EM.

Blackstrap Molasses Application

Molasses is mixed with water in a watering can or sprayer. It helps to dissolve it in some warm water first. It is preferably applied in smaller, regular doses, such as monthly or bi-weekly, at 2 gallons/acre (170mL/1000sqft). When applied with EM, it is often mixed at a 1:1 EM:molasses ratio.