What does Botanicare silica blast do?

Silica Blast helps strengthen plant tissue allowing plants to flourish in adverse environmental conditions such as heat, drought and frost. Silica Blast is a beneficial nutrient supplement to be used in conjunction with Botanicare nutrients or your preferred standard nutrient program.

How do you use silica blast in Botanicare?

Usage Application For container gardens use between 2.5-5 ml per gallon of water apply at every watering or every other watering.. For Hydroponics mid size plants 2.5 ml per gallon and for mature plants 5 ml per gallon. Apply to reservoir every 5-7 days and adjust pH accordingly.

Can silica blast be used in soil?

Silica Blast is ideal for use in soilless container and hydroponic applications as well as soil applications. The silicate in Silica Blast helps the formation of a sturdy silicate matrix in cell walls.

Can I use silica blast as a foliar spray?

Silica Blast can be used as a foliar spray at lower application rates. To prepare a foliar spray, mix 2 ml of Silica Blast into one gallon of water, and spray no more than 2-3 times per week.

How does silica blast help plants to grow?

SILICA BLAST™ Silica Blast helps plants flourish in extreme environments. Silicate helps strengthen plant tissue to help them thrive in adverse environmental conditions such as heat, drought, and frost. In any growing environment there are potential stressors that can affect the growth, health, and stability of plants.

How much silica blast to use per gallon?

Using Silica Blast can help decrease these common problems. K 0.5%, For use in container gardens or soilless hydroponic applications. For container gardens use between 2.5-5 ml per gallon of water apply at every watering or every other watering.. For Hydroponics mid size plants 2.5 ml per gallon and for mature plants 5 ml per gallon.

How often to apply silica blast for hydroponics?

For use in container gardens or soilless hydroponic applications. For container gardens use between 2.5-5 ml per gallon of water apply at every watering or every other watering.. For Hydroponics mid size plants 2.5 ml per gallon and for mature plants 5 ml per gallon. Apply to reservoir every 5-7 days and adjust pH accordingly.

How long does it take for a plant to absorb silica?

This readily available form of silicate is absorbed and bound in the plant’s tissues within 24 hours of uptake. As it is absorbed, the highly available form of silica creates a silicate matrix within the cell walls of your plants.