Siligood

Strong plants start from the inside

Silicon is often overlooked in plant nutrition. It is not classified as an essential nutrient, but research shows that it can play an important role in plant strength, natural defence and crop performance.

This becomes particularly relevant in modern horticulture. In soilless cultivation systems, plants can contain significantly less silicon than plants grown in soil. The result is a potential gap in the plant’s natural ability to use silicon as part of its defence and growth strategy.

MORE THAN NUTRITION

Silicon is taken up by the roots and transported into the plant, where it can accumulate in plant tissues. Research shows that silicon can support plants in two important ways.

First: physical support.
Silicon can accumulate in and around plant cell walls, contributing to stronger plant tissues and creating a less favourable environment for pathogen penetration.

Second: natural plant defence.
Research increasingly indicates that silicon does more than simply strengthen the plant physically. It can stimulate the plant’s own defence responses, helping the plant react more effectively when challenged by pathogens.

In cucumber, for example, silicon has been shown to stimulate natural defence mechanisms against powdery mildew. Similar positive responses have been demonstrated in several other crops.

SILICON AS PART OF INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT

Modern horticulture is continuously looking for ways to produce high-quality crops while using resources more efficiently and reducing pressure from diseases.

Silicon fits into this approach.

By supporting the plant’s natural defence mechanisms and improving plant resilience, silicon can become a valuable component of an Integrated Crop Management (ICM) strategy.

The goal is not simply to feed the plant.

The goal is to help the plant perform at its best.

HORTUS SILIGOOD

A smarter approach to silicon nutrition.

• Supports silicon availability in the root environment
• Helps strengthen plant resilience
• Supports the plant’s natural defence mechanisms
• Particularly relevant for crops such as rose
• Suitable for integration into modern fertigation strategies
• Designed to support crop performance as part of an integrated cultivation programme