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Dyna-Gro Pro-TeKt...another essential
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Agsil 16h. Make your own protekt.
That should be
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct...ucLMOoAf-ZW_ge7AauyuYbg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.eXY
And a quote from it.
Agrowsil® is a commercially available silicon product for agronomic and vegetable crops. It is made from stainless steel slag that has been subjected to processing to remove metals resulting in a calcium and magnesium silicate product that typically contains 30% Ca, 7% Mg, and 12% Si. With a calcium carbonate equivalent value of 93%, Agrowsil® can be used as a liming material at about the same application rate as would be recommended for calcium carbonate or dolomite liming materials. A calcium and magnesium silicate fertilizer with added micronutrients called Excellerator® is also available from the same manufacture designed mainly for the turf industry.
Wollastonite is naturally occurring mined calcium silicate. Mined minerals are usually permitted for use in organic farming. Finely ground wollastonite is a good source of plant available silicon. However, organic farmers should check with their certifier to be sure that a particular source of silicon fertilizer it is permitted for use in organic farming.
Potassium silicate and sodium silicate are more commonly used for horticultural or greenhouse crop applications. They are soluble products that can be added to nutrient solutions or used as foliar sprays. However, plants generally respond better from soil rather foliar applications of silicon.
Capt. Kush
Member
How often can I use protekt? Every watering?
Should be mixed into your nutrient solution... that way, they get it every day..
mgk
you guys are adding silica every water/feed time?
Capt. Kush
Member
Yes.
thanks, was holding off. until I got an answer, as I didn't want to over do things.
I've been using it off and on for 2 years. Very slow testing 
No doubt it makes stronger plants as far as stalks and stems. Can't verify any other effects. 2ml/gal.
No doubt it makes stronger plants as far as stalks and stems. Can't verify any other effects. 2ml/gal.
Polygon
Member
^^^ This. These products are hilariously overpriced for what the raw materials can be purchased for. Do yourself a favor and get agsil 16 and make your own solutions
The addition of silica (to be specific potassium silicate) is not to be feared by those who don't want anything 'inorganic' there is nothing about the recommended usage that would hurt microlife or plants. You'll see higher lipid production in the leaves, fuller leaves, more flexible and thicker stems and sturdier stalks that need far less support.
Regardless of the brand, silica can be overused. I think it's great while the plant is growing but once you're in flower and you're done stretching, dialing it back or cutting it out is best, IMO.
