Plants produce the sugars they rely upon for food through a process called photosynthesis. They utilize light, water, carbon dioxide, and fertilizer to produce sugars which are used for energy.

These carbohydrates are, alongside oxygen, one of the end products of photosynthesis. Carbo Blast is an additive which supplies extra carbohydrates to plants. Feeding additional carbohydrates to the plant means that it does not have to rely so heavily on its own resources and can more easily direct energy to the manufacture of essential oils, resins, and fragrances.

Plants can outgrow their energy sources, which causes growth to slow down, sometimes bringing it to a complete standstill. Carbo Blast is designed as an energy boost during flowering to load up plants with carbs to stop them from stalling.

Carbohydrates can also help to speed up the plant's metabolism and therefore have a positive effect on yields.