Silicon-based organic fertilizers: an innovative approach to ecological agriculture

In modern agriculture, more and more attention is paid to ecological methods of growing crops. One of the promising areas is the use of organic fertilizers based on silicon. This approach combines the advantages of organics and the beneficial properties of silicon, which, although not considered the main element of plant nutrition, plays an important role in their development and resistance to stress conditions.

The role of silicon in plant life

Silicon (Si) is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. By mass, silicon makes up approximately 29.5% of the Earth’s crust, second only to oxygen, which accounts for about 47%. However, the shape, state, and size of the silicon particles are of great importance. Prepared silicon for plants is a beneficial trace element that:

• strengthens cell walls, making plants strong and resistant to mechanical damage, including preventing pest attacks, reducing pesticide costs;
• strengthens cell walls, making plants strong and resistant to mechanical damage, including preventing pest attacks, reducing pesticide costs;
• improves photosynthesis by optimizing leaf structure;
• improves photosynthesis by optimizing leaf structure;

improves photosynthesis by optimizing leaf structure;

Organic silicon-based fertilizers can contain this element in various forms. The main sources are:

• Diatomite (diatomaceous earth): a natural material rich in silicon and improves soil structure;
• Glauconite: a mineral containing potassium and silicon that helps improve soil fertility;
• Biochar: An organic carbon material that also contains silicon and macronutrients.

These components are combined with other organic materials such as peat, compost or biohumus to create an effective and environmentally friendly fertilizer.

Benefits of organic fertilizers with silicon

• Environmental safety: Organic fertilizers do not contain harmful chemicals, making them safe for the environment and human health.
• Improving soil structure: Silicon promotes better aeration and water permeability of the soil.
• Increased plant resistance: Plants become less susceptible to diseases, pests, and adverse environmental conditions.
• Increasing yield: The use of such fertilizers significantly increases the quantity and quality of the harvest.

Application of organic fertilizers with silicon

Silicon-based organic fertilizers can be used for:

• Open ground: for vegetable, grain and fruit crops. Successful results of application were obtained when testing GREENODIN GRAY fertilizers in the cultivation of corn and soybeans in Vinnytsia and Ternopil regions, in the cultivation of soybeans in Lviv and Mykolaiv regions, in the cultivation of carrots and beets in Cherkasy and Kyiv regions, in the cultivation of sunflower, wheat, millet, barley and garlic in Mykolaiv and Odessa regions;
• Greenhouse cultivation: especially for crops sensitive to silicon deficiency, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers. Successful results of using GREENODIN GRAY fertilizer in growing cucumbers, tomatoes and peppers in the Kherson region and GREENODIN BROWN fertilizer in growing blueberries and raspberries in the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Ternopil regions.

The successful deacidification of soils across the country, which has been confirmed by repeated use of GREENODIN MELIOR, deserves special attention.

GREENODIN fertilizers are in dry granular form. However, when dissolved in water, they can be used in liquid form.

Prospects for the use of silicon in agriculture

Research shows that silicon can be a key element in the development of ecological agriculture. Its use allows to reduce dependence on chemical pesticides and mineral fertilizers, which makes production more sustainable and environmentally friendly, while increasing economic efficiency.

Thus, compared with the use of classical mineral fertilizers, there is a complete absence of side effects for natural ecosystems, and on the contrary, the biocenosis as a whole is renewed and strengthened. Simultaneous use with mineral fertilizers allows to significantly (30-50%) reduce the use of mineral water, against the background of an increase in yield.

In the future, new silicon-based technologies and products are expected to become available to farmers and gardeners. Many farmers are already introducing organic silicon fertilizers into their farms to obtain healthier crops with minimal environmental impact. A striking example of this is the significant increase in demand for GREENODIN fertilizers.

Conclusion

Organic fertilizers based on silicon are a modern and effective way to increase the quantity and quality of crop yields and plant resistance, while preserving nature and human health. If you are looking for an ecological approach to agriculture, pay attention to these innovative developments from GREENODIN and AVELIFE. They not only improve the quality of your harvest, but also contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture.