Agricare Corporation
Plant Food | Green-T® SILI-K 21% Silica
Sili-K 21% Silica is a liquid fertilizer from Plant Food Co., which provide 21% bioavailable silicon and 10% potassium derived from potassium silicate with a small amount of urea nitrogen to enhance foliar uptake. Suitable for golf greens, tees, fairways, etc., it is applied as a foliar spray or via fertigation for enhanced playability and resilience under intensive management.
- Enhance wear tolerance, drought resistance and water use efficiency.
- Boosts chlorophyll and protein synthesis for better vigor.
- Silica deposits in cell walls, providing stiffer and upright leaves.
- Improves mowing quality, ball roll speed, and reduced ball marks
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Description
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Benefits
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Application
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Composition
Description
Sili-K 21% Silica is a complex fertilizer of silicon and potassium by Plant Food Co., meticulously formulated to enhance turfgrass health and performance. It delivers a high concentration of 21% bioavailable silicon dioxide and 10% soluble potash in the form of potassium silicate combined with a small amount of water soluble urea nitrogen that acts as a foliar uptake enhancer.
Silicon boosts chlorophyll and protein synthesis, contributing to overall vigor, while potassium regulates stomatal function, osmotic balance, and enzyme activation in turf grass.
Upon application, silicon promotes stiffened and more upright leaf blades, resulting in cleaner mowing cuts, improved light interception for enhanced photosynthesis. This creates a smoother play surface for faster and truer ball roll with reduced ball marks.
Physiologically, Sili-K enhances drought resistance and improves water use efficiency by modulating stomatal behavior and reducing transpiration. This helps maintain higher leaf water potential and turgor pressure, preventing wilting and sustaining photosynthesis with reduced irrigation frequency during stress periods.
Benefits
- Stimulates overall plant growth and stronger metabolism by increasing chlorophyll and protein synthesis.
- Silica stiffens leaf blades, resulting in sharper and more uniform cuts, providing firmer turf with improved photosynthesis.
- Superior playability with faster ball roll, truer surfaces, and fewer ball marks due to reduced fiction and better leaf structure.
- Enhance wear and traffic tolerance by reinforcing cell walls that resist abrasion, compaction, and mechanical stress with faster recovery.
- Enhance drought resistance by reducing transpiration and maintaining turgor pressure, allowing turf to better withstand dry periods.
- Improves water economy by conserving water more efficiently, requiring less frequent irrigation, while maintaining quality under stress.
- Delivers flexible application via foliar spray or injected through irrigation allowing easy integration into regular turf management programs.
Application
Directions for Use:
Greens, Tees and Fine Turf: Apply 32-64 ml of Green-T® SILI-K 21% Silica with 6.6-8.8 L of water per 100 m2 (0.3-0.7 gallons of Green-T® SILI-K 21% Silica with 66-88 gallons of water per acre), every 10 to 14 days throughout the growing season to increase wear tolerance and improved ball speed.
Fairways, Roughs, Sports Turf and Lawns: Apply 48-64 ml of Green-T® SILI-K 21% Silica with 4.4-8.8 L of water per 100 m2 (0.5.0.7 gallons of Green-T® SILI-K 21% Silica with 44-88 gallons of water per acre), once or twice per month throughout the growing season.
Application Rates for Green-T® SILI-K 21% Silica
| Gallons/ One Acre | ml/ 100 m2 | L/ha | Nitrogen/ 1,000 sq. ft. | Potassium/ 1,000 sq. ft. | Silica/ 1,000 sq. ft. |
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| 0.3 | 32 | 3 | 0.0017 | 0.0084 | 0.0177 |
| 1.5 | 48 | 5 | 0.0026 | 0.0126 | 0.0266 |
| 2.0 | 64 | 6 | 0.0034 | 0.0168 | 0.0354 |
Notes:
- Physical Specifications-
- Weight per gallon: 10.89 lbs. (4.94 Kg)
- Each gallon contains: 0.22 lbs. Nitrogen.
1.09 lbs. Potassium
2.287 lbs. Silica - pH: 11.39
Composition
| Nutrient | Content |
|---|---|
| Total Nitrogen (Water Soluble Nitrogen) | 2.00% |
| Soluble Potash (K2O) | 10.00% |
| Silicon Dioxide (SiO2) | 21.25% |
Derived from Potassium Silicate, Spray Adjuvant Grade Urea
Handling & Use
- Use only in well-ventilated areas or outdoors.
- Avoid breathing mist/vapor, wear eye protection and gloves.
- Wash hands and skin thoroughly after use.
- Do not eat, drink, or smoke while handling.
- Avoid eye contact and release to environment/ water.
- Provide adequate ventilation during application.
- When mixing or applying, follow the label rates to avoid phytotoxicity or incompatibility issues.
Storage
- Store in original, tightly closed container.
- Store locked up in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
- Keep above 32°F (0°C) — do not allow to freeze, as freezing may damage the product.
- Store away from incompatible materials such as strong acids, oxidizers, alkalis, heat or flames.
- Shelf life >2 years under proper conditions and avoid temperatures above 120°F (49°C).
Hazard
- Harmful if swallowed, acute oral toxicity - Category 4.
- Serious eye irritation or damage- Category 2A.
- May case respiratory irritation, STOT single exposure- Category 3.
- Hazardous to aquatic environment- Acute Category 2.
First Aid
- Inhalation: Move to fresh air, if breathing is difficult, give oxygen/artificial respiration; seek medical help if unwell.
- Skin contact: Flush with water for at least 15 min., remove contaminated clothing.
- Eye contact: Flush eyes with water for at least 15 min., seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- Ingestion: Rinse mouth; do not induce vomiting; call poison center or doctor immediately if unwell.
Spill and Disposal
- Wear PPE, keep people away.
- Wipe immediately with absorbent materials for small spills.
- For large spills, stop flow if safe, cover with plastic sheet, and absorb in vermiculite.
- Do not pour spilled products back into the original container, dispose it as hazardous waste per local regulations.
- Never return spilled material to original container.
- Do not allow to enter sewers, waterways, or ditches.
- Dispose of containers as hazardous waste at licensed facility per local or national regulations.
- Empty containers may retain residues, dispose of safely.
Others
- Follow label directions precisely for appropriate application. Compatible with fertigation and foliar both.
- Not flammable, but heating can release irritating ammonia vapors or cause container rupture.
- Avoid release to aquatic environments as product is hazardous to aquatic life.
- Teat for compatibility n tank mixes if combined with other products.
