I do love growing organically, i came to the decision that way
I have found there are many natural focused organic ormi ceritified products that really boost shit up. And if you are in a pot under 10 gallons it needs boosting to go start to finish...this is my observation supported by what I read.
So I feed it. Fish Guts, fish bones, teas, i think a 5 gallon or less really requires constant organic feed or they fade prematurely.
So these are the latest products i am using....i think i will share all of the info here and you can decide. I love dealing with Black Swallow Living Soils in Brantford...they are the KIS soil maker in Canada ! and i can be there in 30. The earth itself made it easy for me to grow in KIS. (and the shiip all the way to Alberta by the truckload !).
WARNING there is a shortage in Peat (canadian LPS are using it all up) and PVD pipe....you might have to shift to coco coir basd soils
On the previous trip to black swallow i got some new stuff...
I cut and pasted it AND IM NOT SORRY !!!
i can not believe 2 ml in 1 gallon added to my foliar ipm
very nice.
ZUMSIL SILICA MONOSILICIC ACID
Directions for use: Dilute 1:1000 or higher for foliar, 1:1200 for drench or drip.
What is Monosilicic Acid?
It is the form of silicon that is available to a plant. Silicon is the second most abundant mineral on earth, and is found in many forms in the soil, but only the monosilicic acid form is available to the plants. Microbial activity decomposes organic matter to form humic substances and causes reactions with Silicon to form organic forms of Silica which can be translocated to the plant and absorbed by the roots. Absorption of ZumSil® by plants is equivalent or superior to essential elements such as nitrogen and potassium and its accumulation in plants is similar to essential micronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, sulfur.
What does Monosilicic Acid do for plants?
Improves Nitrogen fixation
Improves availability of Phosphorous-
Strengthens cell walls, thereby building resilience-
Maximizes Photosynthesis- a plant that transport minerals. If Silicon is not present, the minerals are not effectively moved throughout the plant, resulting in pale spots and other discoloration.
Buffers the plant from stress-
Boosts Plant Immunity-
Increases the sugar content and quality in plants-
Sounds like thrip prevention to me.....