Directions for Use

1. Root Application (Irrigation or Hand-Watering)

• Purpose: Enhances overall plant strength, yield, growth rates, and stress resistance.

• How to Apply:

  1. Measure 0.3 mL of Grow-Genius 40% Mono-Silicic Acid per 10 liters of water or nutrient solution (e.g., 1 drop per liter). Use a pipette, blunt needle syringe, or similar precise measuring tool.

  2. Add the measured amount to your water or nutrient solution after adding other nutrients to minimize foaming (especially in soft or reverse osmosis water).

  3. Stir thoroughly to ensure even distribution.

  4. Apply to plants via hand-watering or irrigation system within 24 hours of mixing for optimal results (though it remains effective in reservoirs for up to 7 days).

• Frequency: Apply weekly from seed germination or cutting propagation through to a few weeks before harvest.

• Notes: No pH adjustment is required, as the product is pH neutral. Use with seedlings or mature plants—excess won’t harm plants at recommended doses, but avoid significant overuse to prevent nutrient imbalances (e.g., calcium lockout).

2. Foliar Spray Application

• Purpose: Builds defenses against pests (e.g., thrips, mites, aphids), fungal pathogens (e.g., powdery mildew, Botrytis), and environmental stress (e.g., heat, drought).

• How to Apply:

  1. Measure 0.5 mL of Grow-Genius 40% Mono-Silicic Acid per liter of water.

  2. Add to water and mix well in a clean spray bottle or sprayer.

  3. Apply as a fine mist to the foliage, ensuring even coverage of leaves and stems.

  4. Use within 24 hours of mixing for best results.

• Frequency: Apply fortnightly (every 2 weeks) from germination/propagation until just before harvest. For plants with dense or compact flowers (especially indoors or in damp conditions), stop foliar spraying at the onset of flowering to avoid excess moisture buildup.

• Precautions:

  • Do not spray under strong lights, in direct sunlight, or when leaf temperatures exceed 30°C (86°F) to prevent leaf burn.

  • Avoid breathing the mist—wear a mask, gloves, and eye protection during application.

  • Note: This product kills mites on contact. If using beneficial predators, apply via roots only.

Storage and Handling

• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place in its original container. It is stable until mixed with water and has no shelf-life restriction, though use within 3 years of purchase is recommended to ensure bottle integrity. Keep tightly sealed to prevent ethanol evaporation or water ingress, which can cause polymerization.

• Handling: Use precise measuring tools (included with the 10 mL size) and avoid introducing water or dirt into the container. Close the container immediately after use.

Additional Tips

• Combining Methods: For optimal results, use both root and foliar applications. Root feeding biases silicon toward internal plant structures, while foliar spraying targets leaves, providing plant-wide benefits.

• Dosage Safety: Exceeding the recommended dose is not advised, though small overages are unlikely to harm plants due to built-in safety margins. Significant excess may block calcium uptake, causing wilting. If over-applied, flush the growing medium with ample water (several times the container volume) and monitor plants for recovery.

• Compatibility with Beneficials: Safe for mycorrhizae and soil bacteria at recommended rates due to its low net addition (0.03 mL/L in solution).

Benefits

• Strengthens cell walls for faster growth and larger yields.

• Increases root mass, leaf size, and brix (sugar) content.

• Enhances resistance to pests, diseases, heat, drought, and heavy metal toxicity.

• Reduces the need for pesticides and fungicides.