How beneficial is Silica and Fulvic Avid?

[Sunshine9]

Hello, I am primarily running a non-synthetic nutrient indoor grow and I have recently been reading about the benefits of amending with silica and fulvic acid for better plant health. Does anyone here use either of the two or have any thoughts about adding this to my nutrient regimen?

 

[mysticepipedon]

Definitely add silica if soil is not your media. I can't say about fulvic acid.

 

[Sunshine9]

Thanks, I'm mixing FFOF and Coast of Maine soil.

 

[mysticepipedon]

Thanks, I'm mixing FFOF and Coast of Maine soil

It might not be necessary then.

 

[quirk]

I foliar spray with this Liquid Seaweed once a week to toughen foliage against pests and to increase brix. I also give my seeds a 4hr. soak in a dilute solution to kick start germination and as a medium drench before transplant. I'm sold on Humic and fulvic acids. The results are noticeable, whether cannabis, fruit or vegetables.

 

[PizzaBob]

Yes to both. Fulvic allows for better uptake and includes amino acids if quality. Silica has benefits such as stronger stems, pest resistants and tolerance to stress like heat/drought. Also consider seaweed in your supplements. Fulvic and seaweed are the backbone of most miracle bloom enhancers.
I run GH Flora 3 part and the only supplements I use are basically Mr Fulvic, monosilicic acid by Grow Genius and cold pressed seaweed by Kelp it Real. Most lineups include all of the above. GHs advanced line up has a version of silica and their floralicious plus has fulvic and seaweed. I only use their 3 part and calmag and koolbloom.