{"product_id":"superthrive-pro-tekt","title":"SUPERthrive Pro-TeKt – Silicon Supplement for Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSilicon and Potassium for Stronger Stems and Tougher Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERthrive Pro-TeKt\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003epotassium silicate\u003c\/strong\u003e supplement, \u003cstrong\u003eNPK 0-0-3\u003c\/strong\u003e, that supplies soluble \u003cstrong\u003esilicon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epotassium\u003c\/strong\u003e for plants to build into their cell walls. The result is \u003cstrong\u003estiffer stems and branches\u003c\/strong\u003e that carry heavy flowers and fruit without flopping, faster growth and better \u003cstrong\u003etolerance of heat and drought\u003c\/strong\u003e. It works in \u003cstrong\u003esoil, coco and hydroponics\u003c\/strong\u003e and can be fed at the roots or sprayed on the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStronger cell walls\u003c\/strong\u003e - silicon adds mechanical strength to stems, so plants hold their own weight in late flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK 0-0-3\u003c\/strong\u003e - a little extra potassium alongside the silicon, with no nitrogen to upset your base feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat and drought tolerance\u003c\/strong\u003e - plants cope better with hot grow rooms and missed waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural defences\u003c\/strong\u003e - tougher leaf tissue helps plants resist insect attack and fungal infection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny medium\u003c\/strong\u003e - soil, coco, rockwool and recirculating hydro.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot feed or foliar\u003c\/strong\u003e - use in the tank, by hand-watering or as a leaf spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeak Stems and Plants That Wilt Under Heat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast, soft growth under strong lights often leaves stems too weak to carry the crop, and a warm grow room or a dry spell makes them droop. Silicon is not in most base feeds, so a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003esilica supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e is the simplest way to put it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd it first:\u003c\/strong\u003e mix Pro-TeKt into plain water before any other nutrient, stir, then add your base feed and set pH last. Pro-TeKt is alkaline, so never mix the concentrate with an acidic fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecirculating hydro:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.65-1.3 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (1\/2-1 tsp per US gallon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil and coco, every watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e1.3-2.6 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (1-2 tsp per US gallon).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar spray:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e0.3-0.65 ml per litre\u003c\/strong\u003e (1\/4-1\/2 tsp per US gallon), sprayed onto the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-head dosers:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply Pro-TeKt as a separate feed.\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\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e SUPERthrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e potassium silicate supplement (silicon and potassium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNPK:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0-0-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable media:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil, coco, rockwool, hydroponics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e root feed, drip irrigation, hydroponic reservoir, foliar spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e vegetative and flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 946ml, 3.7L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Superthrive","offers":[{"title":"946ml","offer_id":53803841782026,"sku":"NUT-SUPE-006-01","price":18.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.7L","offer_id":53803841814794,"sku":"NUT-SUPE-006-02","price":44.9,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/superthrive-pro-tekt-946ml-1.jpg?v=1790229937","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/superthrive-pro-tekt","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}