Sil-K®
Benefits of Use:
- Increases the strength and rigidity of the plant cells
- Reduces the tendency of crops to wilt during the initial stages of drought
- Indirectly increases resistance to environmental stresses
When to Apply:
- During times of drought or heat stress
- In high traffic-wear areas
- When stronger leaf blades are needed for heat or wear tolerance
- When inadequate potassium/silica levels are found during tissue or soil analysis
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