Silicon in nutrient solutions

[Rootsruler]

Common questions about silicon in nutrient solutions – Science in Hydroponics​

 

[OldManGrower]

Thanks for posting this.

 

[Sixwinds]

Has anyone here used silicon and did you get noticeable results? I just picked up some silica blast with the goal of strengthening the stalks on my plants. The last few weeks of flower are always a struggle as the buds cause the stalks to droop and tip over.

 

[Bluey]

Hey @Sixwinds

I've used silica in my grows. Tried it through the entire grow and also just in veg. Can smoking weed that has been fed silica cause silicosis?

No. I noticed no difference and if you've got nice big buds perhaps suppliment with some SCROG netting. Silica won't help hold them up. I doubt it's effectiveness but I'm no scientist.

 

[Rootsruler]

2nd sentence of the article...

"It mainly enhances disease resistance and increases the structural integrity of plant tissue."