Grow More® Garden Molasses — 32 oz (1 qt)

Carbohydrate-Rich Molasses That Feeds Soil Biology Rather Than the Plant Directly

Fertilizer alone doesn't feed the soil microbes that mineralize nutrients, produce plant growth hormones, and protect roots from pathogens — carbohydrates do that. Grow More Garden Molasses delivers a concentrated dose of natural plant sugars, enriched with Yucca Extract for better soil penetration, giving beneficial bacteria and fungi in the root zone the energy source they need to stay active and productive.

The formula is non-burning and safe across flowers, fruits, and vegetables, and it works equally well stirred into a nutrient reservoir, poured through a watering can, or brewed into an active aerated compost tea.

Key Features & Benefits

• Natural Plant Sugars: Molasses supplies simple carbohydrates that directly fuel beneficial soil bacteria and fungi.
• Yucca Extract: Acts as a wetting and penetrating agent, helping carbohydrates reach microbial communities throughout the root zone.
• Feeds Beneficial Soil Microbes: Provides the energy source that soil biology needs to cycle nutrients and defend roots from pathogens.
• Non-Burning Formula: Safe to apply directly to flowering, fruiting, and vegetable crops without fertilizer-burn risk.
• Compatible With Fertilizers and Compost Teas: Layers into any fertilizer program and serves as a carbohydrate source for compost tea brewing.

Who Should Use This

Organic gardeners, living-soil growers, compost tea brewers, and indoor cultivators who want to actively feed root-zone biology rather than just the plant are the direct fit, particularly in soil-based and soilless container systems where microbial activity benefits from regular carbohydrate input.

About Grow More Inc.

Grow More Inc., in business since 1918 as National Chemical Company in Hollywood, California and now headquartered in Gardena, California, extends its fertilizer catalog with biological and soil-supportive products like Garden Molasses.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does molasses benefit plants when applied to the root zone?

Molasses doesn't feed plants directly the way a fertilizer does — it feeds the beneficial bacteria and fungi in the root zone instead. That biological activity mineralizes organic nutrients, produces growth hormones, and suppresses pathogens, benefiting plants indirectly but substantially over time.

What type of molasses is in this product?

Grow More Garden Molasses is formulated specifically for garden and plant use, with added Yucca Extract for improved penetration, delivering molasses's carbohydrate and trace mineral content in a consistent liquid form. The liquid format mixes evenly, unlike raw molasses, which can be difficult to dissolve.

Can I use Garden Molasses in hydroponic systems?

It's best suited to soil-based, soilless, and compost tea applications where its sugars feed soil biology. In recirculating hydroponic systems without a biological component, sugar content can fuel unwanted bacterial or algae growth in the reservoir, so pair it with an enzyme cleaner if used there.

How much Garden Molasses should I use per gallon?

Rates vary by intended use — a small amount per gallon at every watering is enough for routine microbial feeding, while compost tea brewing or intensive biological stimulation may call for a higher rate. Check the product label and adjust based on the biological response you observe.

When in the growth cycle is the best time to use Garden Molasses?

It can be used throughout the entire growing cycle to sustain soil biological activity, with many growers finding it most valuable during mid-to-late flowering and again during a final flush phase before harvest. Consistent use across the cycle keeps microbial activity steadier than occasional heavy applications.