Sodium silicate

The pesticide Sodium silicate , from the Antika Officina Botanika company, is an aqueous solution obtained from the fusion of silica and sodium carbonate .

This product is a pesticide and insecticide that works by creating a barrier that prevents insects, fungal parasites and mites from attacking your plant.

The most commercially available pesticides are synthetic products, effective but decidedly toxic both for humans and for the plants themselves because they kill all insects, even the "good" ones. This is one of the reasons why it is always better to choose compounds of biological origin , which, in general, have fewer contraindications.

SODIUM SILICATE: PESTICIDE AND INSECTICIDE

Sodium Silicate can be used easily. It is necessary to dilute it in water to ensure that it has a stimulating action on the natural defenses of plants . It is a powerful pesticide that allows you to protect your plants from attack by bad bacteria. To learn more about micro mites and marijuana you can read our guide on Manuals and Resources .

Sodium silicate, from Antika Officina Botanika , represents one of the best solutions for organic farming , that is, that type of agriculture that seeks to preserve the natural life cycle of crops. Furthermore, it has characteristics that make it an excellent choice for plant health:

• it is eco-friendly
• it is not toxic
• it is odorless
• it is suitable for indoor cultivation
• it is suitable for outdoor cultivation

Another point in favor of the application of the sodium silicate pesticide is that it is also suitable for the care of balcony, garden, vegetable garden and orchard plants.

How sodium silicate works on plants

Sodium silicate , historically called Waterglass , has the ability to form a transparent film on plants which has the task of dehydrating the cells of parasites and creating a barrier against phytophages. In detail , sodium silicate acts in two phases:

• 1 phase : mechanical action , i.e. the formation of the film that defends the plant from insects and parasites;
• 2nd phase : physiological action , when, thanks to the absorption of silicon, the plant hardens its plant tissues and becomes much more resistant to bacterial attacks.

It is important to underline that the reduction in bacterial proliferation is attributable to the alkaline pH of the silicates , as it contributes to creating a hostile environment for their proliferation.

It is recommended to take into account the following guidelines to best apply Antika Officina Botanika sodium silicate :

• 3kg/100L of water during vegetative rest;
• 1.5kg/100L of water during vegetative activity;
• Halve the dosage in very hot periods.