Fast Buds American Autoflowers with A-Train

[A-Train]

Day 20 until day 35 or 40

 

[A-Train]

I give it when the plant is growing rapidly and stretching to help the plant build a more solid and stable structure. In my opinion from all I've read and seen silica addatives are key in building string steady bases for larger flowers and it's one of the key elements needed in growing anything really

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

I give it when the plant is growing rapidly and stretching to help the plant build a more solid and stable structure. In my opinion from all I've read and seen silica addatives are key in building string steady bases for larger flowers and it's one of the key elements needed in growing anything really

You have way more experience, but I agree completely. I may be wrong but I think it takes a week or more for the silica to break down or transform into its usable form for the plants to uptake. I thought if I started super small doses earlier it would be available by stretch like you said.

 

[A-Train]

Hmm I have never read it taking that long but I'll def look into it.

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

Hmm I have never read it taking that long but I'll def look into it.

I messed around with the idea last grow and looked into purchasing it in its bioavailable form, however it's approximately a billion dollars ..

 

[Pitched tent]

I messed around with the idea last grow and looked into purchasing it in its plant available form, however it's approximately a billion dollars ..

I ordered some today GH version $16 US a quart. I am going to use it on my next grow. I believe it is the most common element in the earth's crust so you would think plants would have some use for it

 

[Dudeski]

Couldn't you water in your pots with a light dose to start breaking down before dropping in a seed?

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

Couldn't you water in your pots with a light dose to start breaking down before dropping in a seed?

I didn't do it before I planted, but I started a lot sooner this time. I'm not sure how long bioavailability lasts, but my seedlings should have some in a few days. It seemed like a good idea but I could be reaching. A-Train knows a whole lot more than me!

 

[Eyeoftheworld]

I ordered some today GH version $16 US a quart. I am going to use it on my next grow. I believe it is the most common element in the earth's crust so you would think plants would have some use for it

Is the GH version bioavailable?

 

[Pitched tent]

Is the GH version bioavailable?

I believe so it says it is 10% Silicon dioxide derived from Potassium silicate. Usage is between 1/4 to 1 tsp. per gallon. and can be used for a foliar spray. It says it is extremely alkaline but that you should mix to water before nutes so I guess you can't use it to adjust Ph.