rmoltis
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yeah it strengthens the cells of the leaves so that both peats and mold have trouble penetrating.....
I'm a fan of silica. While I'm training my gals I noticed a difference in stem strength and thickness.
Usually it goes like this in a new grow.
Seedlings grow.
they get to the point of topping.
I let them grow after topping.
Top a 2nd time then go... why are these stems so weak?
Then I remember there's no silica yet added to the soil cause nutes haven't started yet.
Start adding silica and the new branching starts hardening off sooner. Existing branches thicken up and hold position better.
So far out of all my random bagseed I haven't had to stake up any plants.
They support their full weight during flower.