{"product_id":"floramax-silica-250ml","title":"FloraMax Silica - 250mL","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMonosilicic Acid for hydroponic plants.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloraMax Silica 0-0-8 contains 16% silica* present as Mono-silicic Acid (“MSA”) and Meta-silicic Acid (“MTSA”). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth of these compounds are completely soluble in nutrient solutions and 100% bio-available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis yields several benefits for hydroponic growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy use a silica nutrient for hydroponic plants?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHydroponic plants are often susceptible to leaf wilt and bud rot, especially when exposed to heat from HID lamps. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica helps strengthen plant cells to prevent limp or weak growth.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica, known chemically as silicon dioxide (SiO2), is the chemical form that silicon (Si) adopts in plant matter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilica is NOT the same as silicon. Silicon is the stuff computer chips and car polishes are made from.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCombating heat stress:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloraMax Silica is very effective for combating leaf wilt during summer heat.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrevention treatment is best done by applying Silica as a foliar spray 3ml\/L (3ml\/Qrt).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis typically allows plants to endure ambient grow room temperatures upwards of 40 deg C (104 deg F).  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage remains rigid and turgid so that photosynthesis can continue unaffected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproves the rigidity of stems and leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps prevent leaf wilt during extreme heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHelps increase weight, potency and shelf-life of fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloraMax Silica is highly concentrated. \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e1.0 litre (1.05 Qrt) makes 4,000 – 10,000 litres (1,050 – 2,640 Gal) of working nutrient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHighly stable – shelf-life exceeds 20 years (testing origins predate 1998).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in larger pack sizes \u003c\/strong\u003e– 1L, 5L, 20L and 1,000L – suitable for large scale commercial applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.1-0.25ml\/L (0.25 – 1 ml\/Gal) during veg and flower.  Silica should be applied to an existing nutrient solution and used throughout both veg and flower.  Silica is also very effective as a foliar spray at 3ml\/L (3ml\/Qrt).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Floramax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48519766802690,"sku":"xez1789705935297","price":21.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/5930\/4962\/files\/floramax-silica---250ml_1.jpg?v=1789705940","url":"https:\/\/desk-to-dinner-clad.shop\/products\/floramax-silica-250ml","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}