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BIOLOGICALLY AVAILABLE SILICON FOR PLANT HEALTH
BIOSILICATE is a specially formulated liquid containing silicon in a soluble form available to the plant via irrigation or foliar application. It contains a unique blend of silicate with humate to ensure optimum bioavailability and benefit to the plant.
Silicon is not easily available from the soil as it is usually present at silica (Si02) which is virtually insoluble. It is however a very important adjuvant to plant growth as it strengthens cell walls and gives the following benefits:
- Stronger stalks and stems reducing lodging
- Better photosynthesis from extended leaves and extra chlorophyll
- Reduced heat and drought stress
- Better resistance to penetration by fungi, rusts and mildews
- Better resistance to sucking insects such as aphids
- Improved resistance to high salts or phytotoxins such as Aluminum
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
- Fruits stay longer on the plant and build more sugars
- Fruit and vegetables have longer shelf lives and fewer second grade specimens
- Fruits are tastier and less likely to split even after freezing.
VINEYARDS
- Helps resistance to fungi, frosts and stress
- Improves sugar levels
- Reduces loss through fruit dropping
- Improves taste
FLOWERS
- Improves colour and firmness of flower heads
- Improves shelf life. Displays last longer
SPORTS TURF
- Grass blades stand straighter and allow faster golf greens
- Annual meadow grass seed heads easier to remove preventing spread
- Tougher grass resists fungi, recovers better after treading down
APPLICATION CONDITIONS
Prior to use check compatibility with any other products used at the same time. Spot-check on a small area before foliar treatments.
IRRIGATION:
Add 500 ml per 1000 litres of water at each watering
FOLIAR APPLICATIONS:
Use 325 ml per hectare diluted into 600-700 litres of water. Add a suitable wetter at manufacturers recommended levels.
TIMING OF APPLICATION:
Foliar applications can be made after first leaves appear then weekly until flower buds appear. Continue after fruit set until harvest.
GOLF GREENS:
Apply monthly during the playing season at 300 ml per green diluted in 25 litres of water. Spot-check a small area prior to use.
Always add BIOSILCATE to water and mix well.
Wear suitable eye and skin protection when handling the concentrate. In case of eye contact rinse immediately with plenty of water and obtain medical advice. Wash off any skin contact thoroughly with soap and water.
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