{"product_id":"essentials-plus-silicon","title":"Essentials PLUS Silicon – Silica Supplement for Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTougher Cell Walls, Stronger Stems, Healthier Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssentials PLUS Silicon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly concentrated, easily soluble \u003cstrong\u003epotassium silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e additive – the form of \u003cstrong\u003esilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e plants take up most readily. With \u003cstrong\u003e6% soluble silica (SiO₂)\u003c\/strong\u003e at a dose of just \u003cstrong\u003e1ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e, it strengthens cell walls for sturdier plants with thicker roots, better drought tolerance and more resistance to pests and disease. Use it alongside your main nutrients in any system or growing medium, right through the grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger cell walls\u003c\/strong\u003e – toughens stems and branches so they carry heavy flowers and fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThicker roots\u003c\/strong\u003e – supports bigger, more robust plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePest and disease resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e – tougher tissue is harder for insects and pathogens to attack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e – plants handle dry spells and hot days better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports photosynthesis\u003c\/strong\u003e – boosts CO₂ absorption and chlorophyll production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEconomical\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cstrong\u003e1ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e through the whole cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeak Stems and Drooping Branches?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast indoor growth under strong lights can outpace a plant's structure. Stems stay thin, branches bend under the weight of fruit and flowers, and soft tissue is an easy target for pests and disease. Silicon is laid down in the cell walls, adding the mechanical strength that nitrogen-driven growth alone does not provide. A steady supply builds sturdier plants that hold themselves up, cope better with heat and dry conditions, and put their energy into yield rather than repair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll systems and media:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e alongside your main nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e throughout the plant's life cycle, from vegetative growth through flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing:\u003c\/strong\u003e add Silicon to the water first and stir well before adding base nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e silicon is very alkaline – check the solution and bring it back to \u003cstrong\u003epH 5.8 – 6.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Potassium silicate silicon supplement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoluble silica (SiO₂):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6% minimum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDose rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1ml\/L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolution pH after dosing:\u003c\/strong\u003e adjust to 5.8 – 6.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e All growing systems and media, alongside main nutrients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole life cycle, vegetative and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Essentials","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":53803798954250,"sku":"NUT-ESS-008-01","price":27.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/essentials-plus-silicon-5l-1.jpg?v=1790229487","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/essentials-plus-silicon","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}