Lawn and Garden Silica

Silicon is one of the most abundant elements found in soil, comprising 50-70% of soil mass, and some plants have been shown to accumulate large amounts of silica in their tissues. In fact, silica can often accumulate in plant tissues to higher levels than calcium, magnesium and phosphorus! But because of the relative abundance of silica and its lack of obvious deficiency symptoms in plants, agronomists have largely ignored the use of silicon as a fertilizer. That is changing. Although silicon is still not recognized as an “essential” element, its beneficial effects on plant growth are well documented… improving stress tolerance, disease resistance and yield for a wide range of plants.

CannDoo™ cannabis silica offers both quick-release and slow-release forms of silicon for plant roots. Some of the silica is trapped by the roots and developing root hairs, where it embeds itself in the cell walls. The embedded silicon aids in the uptake of water, while simultaneously protecting the plant from toxic levels of heavy metals. As the silica continues to dissolve, it is transported to the stems and leaves, where it has a strengthening effect on cell walls. The extra silica helps protect the plant against fungi such as powdery mildew, and it plays an important role in the systemic acquired resistance of plants against many pests and diseases. Silica also improves the plant’s tolerance to temperature extremes. Best of all, CannDoo™ cannabis silica is pH neutral, making it friendly to both plants and plant-growth-promoting microorganisms in the root zone. 

When it comes to adding nutrients to gardens, silica should be at the top of nearly every gardener's list. The problem is, most commercially available plant-soluble silica found in lawn and garden centers is synthetic. It's artificial, not naturally created. And most gardeners prefer authentic, natural, and sustainable silica. This is where silica from cannabis comes in. Cannabis is extraordinarily high in silica content, pun intended. Cannabis is one of the oldest domesticated crops known to man and it’s a renewable source for raw materials.  Thanks to the legalization of cannabis, in the form of industrial hemp, we have a cost effective environmentally friendly source for plant beneficial soluble silica.