Reinforce Resilience

Reinforce Resilience: The Power of Pro N Silica™ 8-0-0 in Modern Crop Nutrition



Silicon has long been called the “forgotten element” in plant nutrition, but with Ferticell® Pro N Silica™ 8-0-0 , it takes its rightful place as a cornerstone of crop resilience. This innovative formulation combines plant-available opaline silica (SiO₂) with clean, amino acid-based nitrogen from Ferticell’s flagship Explorer™ 16-0-0. The result is a crop-safe, tank-mix-compatible input that improves structural integrity, disease resistance, and stress tolerance from the inside out.

Unlike conventional silicates that are highly alkaline, corrosive, or poorly absorbed, Pro N Silica™ delivers silicon in the opaline form, the same polymeric form plants naturally store in epidermal tissues. This ensures better uptake, systemic movement, and integration into developing plant structures. And with the amino acid nitrogen acting as a natural carrier, silica is translocated efficiently to sites of active growth, including young leaves, fruit, and meristematic tissue.

What Pro N Silica™ 8-0-0 Prevents

The benefits of silica in crops are diverse and well-documented. When used regularly, Pro N Silica™ helps reduce or prevent:

• Lodging in cereals, rice, and tall-stemmed vegetables
• Fungal infections such as powdery mildew, rust, and Botrytis
• Bacterial soft rots and tissue breakdown
• Chewing insect damage, acting as a mechanical barrier
• Abiotic stress symptoms, including drought, heat, and UV exposure
• Premature senescence, nutrient leaching, and leaf wilting
  

By enhancing cuticle thickness and increasing internal tissue density, silica makes it physically harder for pathogens and insects to enter plant tissues. It also slows transpiration, preserves water in the leaf, and reduces oxidative stress from environmental extremes.

Target Crops and Strategic Timing

• Tomatoes & Peppers: Use from pre-bloom through fruit sizing to improve fruit firmness, crack resistance, and disease suppression.
• Leafy Greens & Lettuce: Apply during early growth and heading stages to enhance leaf thickness and prevent tip burn.
• Cucurbits & Melons: Strengthens vines and leaves, reduces powdery mildew and blossom-end rot when used with calcium.
• Berries & Grapes: Enhances skin firmness, reduces sunscald and Botrytis pressure during ripening.
• Cereal Grains & Corn: Reduces lodging, boosts stem rigidity, and increases drought resilience when applied during vegetative stages.

Synergistic Power: Pro N Silica™ + Calcium

Where silicon strengthens external defenses, calcium reinforces internal structure. When Pro N Silica™ is combined with ProCal™ 3-0-0 or Calcium 880™, the dual action improves cell wall assembly, nutrient transport, and plant tissue hydration. Calcium provides rigidity, while silicon enhances elasticity and energy balance. This synergy yields:

• Greater resistance to physiological disorders (e.g., blossom-end rot, tip burn, fruit cracking)
• Firmer, longer-lasting fruit and leaves
• Enhanced post-harvest durability and shelf life
• Improved nutrient use efficiency under drought or salt stress

This pairing is especially powerful during fast growth stages, temperature swings, or under limited irrigation conditions. In heat-sensitive crops, the combination helps reduce transpiration loss and oxidative damage, extending productive capacity and visual quality.

Application Guidelines

• Apply 1–2 quarts/acre of Pro N Silica™ via foliar spray every 10–14 days during active growth
• Tank mix compatible with most fertilizers, micronutrients, and biostimulants (avoid highly acidic blends)
• Best results when used preventively and in programs targeting stress periods or structural development

Organic Alignment and Ease of Use Pro N Silica™ 8-0-0 is made from non-GMO soy protein nitrogen and natural opaline silica, free of salts, chlorides, or synthetic stabilizers. Its pH-neutral formula makes it one of the most grower-friendly silica sources on the market. It leaves no residue, doesn’t clog nozzles, and integrates easily into regenerative and organic fertility plans.

Conclusion In an era of climate variability, crop fragility, and disease pressure, building resilience isn’t optional, it’s essential. Ferticell® Pro N Silica™ 8-0-0 empowers growers to fortify their crops from the cellular level up. With every application, you’re not just feeding the plant, you’re reinforcing its natural defenses, improving nutrient efficiency, and extending harvest quality. Whether you’re growing high-value vegetables or row crops under stress, Pro N Silica™ is a strategic addition to any modern fertility program.