Dutch Pro Von Liebig Silica – Silicon Corrector for Strengthening Growing Plants
Dutch Pro Von Liebig Silica – Silicon Corrector for Strengthening Growing Plants
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Composición: 3.8% ácido monosilícico (H₄SiO₄) soluble
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Función: Refuerzo de pared celular y barrera contra patógenos
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Dosis: 0,4 mL por litro de agua en cada riego
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Aplicación: Desde plántula hasta 2 semanas antes de cosecha
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Silica Von Liebig Dutch Pro: Structural Strengthener Based on Soluble Silicon
Von Liebig Silica from Dutch Pro is a silicon supplement in the form of soluble silicic acid which fundamentally strengthens the plant cellular structure. Although silicon is not technically an essential nutrient by IUPAC definition, it is a quasi-essential nutrient which provides agronomic benefits so profound that professional growers consider it indispensable. The product contains 3.8% monosilicic acid, the most bioavailable form of silicon that plants can absorb and translocate.
Silicon Biology in Plants
Silicon is deposited in amorphous silica layers within cell walls, creating a crystalline structure that:
| Mechanism | Effect on Plant | Agronomic Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical cell wall reinforcement | Cell wall 30-40% thicker and harder | Greater resistance to turgor pressure, less lodging, more erect stems |
| Physical barrier against pathogens | Silica layer acts as a shield against fungi | 25-40% greater resistance against powdery mildew, mildew, and bacteria |
| Light radiation improvement | Silica in cuticle refracts and distributes light | Indoor light penetration increases 15-20%, photosynthesis more efficient |
| Micronutrient chelation | Silicic acid chelates Fe, Zn, Mn | Bioavailability of micronutrients increases, deficiencies reduce by 50% |
| Improved osmoregulation | Silica in vacuole stabilizes osmotic | Tolerance to water and saline stress increases 30% |
Monosilicic Acid: The Optimal Form of Silicon
Silica Von Liebig specifically contains monosilicic acid (H₄SiO₄), which is the only form of silicon that plants can actively transport through membranes. Other sources of silicon are insoluble and unavailable. The Dutch Pro process guarantees Complete solubility: 3.8% in the form of available monosilicic acid.
Continuous Dosing Protocol
Standard Dose
- Dosage: 0.4 mL per liter of water (official Dutch Pro recommendation)
- Frequency: With each irrigation or nutritional application
- Duration: From 2-week seedling to 2 weeks before harvest
- Critical note: ALWAYS apply at each irrigation - lack of consistency reduces effectiveness
Documented Advantages
- Disease resistance: 25-40% reduction in incidence of pathogenic fungi and bacteria
- Less crop loss: Flowers do not break under their own weight, stems maintain structural integrity
- Higher performance: Plants with silicon support 20% greater biomass without collapsing
- Stress recovery: Plants under water stress with silicon show 50% less severe wilting
- Color Enhancement: Plants with silicon have more saturated colors, more intense pigmentation
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