{"product_id":"silica-von-liebig-dutch-pro","title":"Dutch Pro Von Liebig Silica – Silicon Corrector for Strengthening Growing Plants","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSilica Von Liebig Dutch Pro: Structural Strengthener Based on Soluble Silicon\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVon Liebig Silica\u003c\/strong\u003e from Dutch Pro is a \u003cstrong\u003esilicon supplement in the form of soluble silicic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e which fundamentally strengthens the plant cellular structure. Although silicon is not technically an essential nutrient by IUPAC definition, it is a \u003cstrong\u003equasi-essential nutrient\u003c\/strong\u003e which provides agronomic benefits so profound that professional growers consider it indispensable. The product contains \u003cstrong\u003e3.8% monosilicic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e, the most bioavailable form of silicon that plants can absorb and translocate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSilicon Biology in Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilicon is deposited in \u003cstrong\u003eamorphous silica layers within cell walls\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a crystalline structure that:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color:#2c5f2d; color:white;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eMechanism\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eEffect on Plant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align:left;\"\u003eAgronomic Benefit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical cell wall reinforcement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eCell wall 30-40% thicker and harder\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGreater resistance to turgor pressure, less lodging, more erect stems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical barrier against pathogens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilica layer acts as a shield against fungi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e25-40% greater resistance against powdery mildew, mildew, and bacteria\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight radiation improvement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilica in cuticle refracts and distributes light\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIndoor light penetration increases 15-20%, photosynthesis more efficient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicronutrient chelation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilicic acid chelates Fe, Zn, Mn\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBioavailability of micronutrients increases, deficiencies reduce by 50%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImproved osmoregulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSilica in vacuole stabilizes osmotic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border-bottom:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eTolerance to water and saline stress increases 30%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMonosilicic Acid: The Optimal Form of Silicon\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilica Von Liebig specifically contains \u003cstrong\u003emonosilicic acid (H₄SiO₄)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is the \u003cstrong\u003eonly form of silicon that plants can actively transport\u003c\/strong\u003e through membranes. Other sources of silicon are insoluble and unavailable. The Dutch Pro process guarantees \u003cstrong\u003eComplete solubility: 3.8% in the form of available monosilicic acid\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eContinuous Dosing Protocol\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStandard Dose\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mL per liter of water (official Dutch Pro recommendation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e With each irrigation or nutritional application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e From 2-week seedling to 2 weeks before harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical note:\u003c\/strong\u003e ALWAYS apply at each irrigation - lack of consistency reduces effectiveness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDocumented Advantages\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25-40% reduction in incidence of pathogenic fungi and bacteria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLess crop loss:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers do not break under their own weight, stems maintain structural integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants with silicon support 20% greater biomass without collapsing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStress recovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants under water stress with silicon show 50% less severe wilting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor Enhancement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plants with silicon have more saturated colors, more intense pigmentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Dutch pro","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":44305052434597,"sku":"2305","price":24.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1L","offer_id":44305052467365,"sku":"2310","price":62.01,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":44305052500133,"sku":"2315","price":283.24,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10L","offer_id":44305052532901,"sku":"2320","price":473.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1792\/6309\/files\/silica.jpg?v=1732227528","url":"https:\/\/www.growindustry.es\/en\/products\/dutch-pro-von-liebig-silica-silicon-corrector-for-strengthening-growing-plants","provider":"Grow Industry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}