Jack Larson
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It strengthens the cellular walls of newly divided cells and causes the cells to swell this in turn causes stiffness(even when stressed by heat.
Silica: Yes or No?
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outofbodyspecial
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To those who understand chemistry better than I do:
Just wondering guys, since there is potassium in our nutes already, can I just put silica instead of potassium silicate?
Where I'm from, pure Silica powder is easier to get (for make-ups- I think women actually put them on their faces), but I don't know if it's the same thing.
Just wondering guys, since there is potassium in our nutes already, can I just put silica instead of potassium silicate?
Where I'm from, pure Silica powder is easier to get (for make-ups- I think women actually put them on their faces), but I don't know if it's the same thing.
legallyflying
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DING DING DING. we have a winner! I top dress all my pots with DE. slashes bugs to shreds and also provides silica. I did notice quite a difference in the strength of stems when I watered it in.
PuffPuffPassed
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Ive been having great luck with Dyna-Gro Pro-TekT. Its an affordable and quality silica.
outofbodyspecial
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Just found this site that sells Powdered Silica Fertilizer. The one I found in my earlier post was just a silica powder (this 1 claims to be specifically for plants- whether it's the same banana, I can't tell).
I haven't tried them yet, so I can't vouch for them, but they've got cheap stuff.
http://www.kelp4less.com/index.html
1 lb Silica Powder, which sells for $12.95, will make 1 gallon.
I haven't tried them yet, so I can't vouch for them, but they've got cheap stuff.
http://www.kelp4less.com/index.html
1 lb Silica Powder, which sells for $12.95, will make 1 gallon.
outofbodyspecial
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Just found out today that one of the main components of Perlite is silicon!
ClamDigger
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that site intrigues me..... has anyone used it? is it kosher?
the prices and free shipping seem good.
Legal Eagle
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I also want 2 know if NE-1 has ordered from these guyzTthe prices & FREE SHIPPING on even small orders seems to good 2 be true.YA know the saying if it seems so,it usually is...I am very carefull with giving out my c/card # over the net.SO IF NE-1 has ordered,let us KNOW!!!
KMacker420
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Is Dyna-Gro Pro-Tekt silica for hydro or can it also be used in soil?
CharlieBud
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Long time Kelp4Less customer here. I send people there almost daily.
Yes, it can be used in soil. Expensive in comparison to some other solutions but that's your choice ...
From the datasheet on the product:
"Soil and Soilless Mixes: Regularly apply Pro-TeKt® at a rate of 1:1500 to 1:3000 (1/2 tsp to 1/4 tsp/gal) depending upon the plants' requirements.
Hydroponics: Continuously feed Pro-TeKt® at a rate of 1:750 (1 tsp/gal)."
Source: http://www.dyna-gro.com/Website%20pdf%20Files/DG%20Pro-TeKt%20Sht%202010.pdf
Of course. I'm doing organic soil and using the ProTekt. It's compatible with organics.
The longer I use it, the less I use. Now, I do 1/4tsp/gallon of water every second to third watering. A qt will last a loooong time.
You really aren't going to *see* much when you use it, but the plant will be stronger and more resistant to stuff than without it. If you've grown the same strain more than a few times, you can notice a difference between those that get it and those that don't, but it's still subtle.
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hydranthead
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<----another happy pro-tekt user. it absolutely will strengthen your stems and gives your roots better resistance to bugs. Thicker skin that is harder for the bugs to bite into. All the good things people say are absolutely correct
PakaloloHui
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If you are a soil user, I would go with the D.E. route. Mix it in and top dress. Kills soil bugs also. Cheap and goes a long ways. Any garden store should carry it.
Dalek Supreme
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I am doing a new run from seed of a strain I ran before.I am using pro-tekt and notice the difference in a firmer sturdier seedlings.
beuffer420
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Well I know it's not the least expensive but I do see great results. Advanced rhino skin stuff works secondaries hold there own and makes plant stronger in general. Sometimes my dogs get downstairs and I start to see mites but since I've used rhino skin they are having difficulty even penetrating leaves stuff works.
PakaloloHui
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A fan would do the same thing. Silica products that are sold were mainly designed for hydro growers to help sturdy the plant tissue. If using soil, silica is only needed at the rate of 1-2 ppm in your soil (very tiny amounts). Silica does not need to be added to soil, there is enough already in it, but if wanting to use for pest control, then a thin layer of D.E. on your soil helps. To help sturdy the plants, a fan works wonders, pinching and slight bending also helps.
Once again for hydro it is almost a must have, for soil basicly for pest control (if using for sturdying your plants then it is a waste of your money, get a fan).
Sturdyness is something I do not worry about, my plants are very thick and sturdy.
with a soil depth of 6"-7" the following applies:
1 ppm = 2 grams per 100 sq.ft. or 2 grams per 10 sq.meters