Khemical BioSil Water Soluble Potassium Silicate

Khemical BioSil 26.5% Water Soluble Potassium Silicate is a highly plant-available form of silica for strengthing plants, preventing disease, and increasing overall health. Potassium silicate is a source of highly soluble potassium and silicon. It is used in agricultural production systems primarily as a silica amendment with the added benefit of supplying small amounts of potassium. Silicon is an essential micronutrient and deficiencies significantly affect plant health. However, such deficiencies are rare except in cases of silica-accumulating crops (sugarcane, rice) and/or highly weathered soils typical of tropical regions.

• Increases plants wet and dry weight by strengthening cell structure
• Boosts resistance to drought and buildup of salts

Chemical Name: Potassium Silicate
Other Names: Silicic Acid Potassium Salt, Soluble Potash Glass

There are numerous studies on the use of silica amendments to control disease mechanically (when applied as a foliar spray) and physiologically (when used a fertilizer). There is also substantial anecdotal evidence citing the benefits of siliceous substances in organic agriculture.

Many silica- and non-silica-based alternatives exist, although they may be less effective than potassium silicate. Where needed, the generic mineral glauconite can be used to supply additional silica in significant quantities.

Crop plants differ greatly in their ability to take up silicon. Silica is absorbed by plants as silicic acid, with cereals and grasses containing the highest concentrations (0.2-2.0%). Marschner (1986) divided plants into three major groups, depending on their SiO2 content: wetland Gramineae such as wetland rice, 10-15% (shoot dry weight), dryland Gramineae, such as sugar cane and most cereal crops, 1-3%, and legumes and most dicotyledons, <0.5%.

BIOSIL is an advanced form of foliar silica containing a revolutionary form of plant-available Silica. BIOSIL has a low molecular weight for enhanced uptake and is manufactured to be stable at pH ranges as low as 3. Even though BIOSIL has a very high silica content, it can be fully incorporated into most spray tank mixes. It also has a neutral pH and low salt index making it extremely safe on turf.

Do not apply near water, storm drains, or drainage ditches. Do not apply if heavy rains are expected. Apply this product only to your lawn/garden.

CAS Number: 1312-76-1

Instructions For Use:  Per gallon application for mixing in fertilizer tank:  0.5ml per Gallon

Stock Tank Instructions:

1. Mix 160 ounces of Biosil in 100 gallons of water
2. Dose at 1% 

Note: Use a minimum of 20 gallons of water per acre with ground spray equipment and 5 gallons for aerial application.

This product is non-corrosive.

MIXING INSTRUCTIONS: Put 1/3 of the water in the spray tank. Add the correct amount of BIOSIL. Fill the tank with balance of fertilizer or water. Add other chemicals, if any. Agitate thoroughly.

CAUTION: Check this product's compatibility with ortho­phosphates, high potash solutions, and chemical mixtures by means of a jar test prior to tank mixing.