Siliceous Fossils were used very effectively for about one hundred years before chemical pesticides were introduced. Since chemical pesticides tend to leave residue in our food supply and poison the heck out of mammals, bees, fish and any wildlife they come in contact with, Siliceous fossil flour came back in fashion in agricultural circles as it does not contain any toxic chemical.
Trials have been taken by universities on crops and the results obtained are amazing. The material is good for all types of soils and crops.
How it Works
Active Silicon makes a very effective natural product to prevent insects and fungal diseases and also Silicon fertilizer. When Active Silicon is applied on crops it helps the speedy supply of other nutrients to crops and plants. Similarly, when it comes in contact with the insects, the sharp edges lacerate the bug’s waxy exoskeleton and then the powdery siliceous fossil flour absorbs the body fluids causing death from dehydration. Said more simply, Siliceous Fossils kill insects by drying them up. You'll see how drying Siliceous Fossils is if you handle them with bare hands and this is because of high absorption power.
Benefits
Active Silicon increases photosynthesis and will make crops look greener. When nutrient levels are measured in the plant after application and compared to control crop then, Nitrogen, potassium, iron, phosphorus and other elements level will be more in the crop grown with active silicon application. Within 7-10 days the crop will appear greener in the applied area and results will be visible. There will be an increase in yield by 10-12 % in Grains, Total weight of straw and biological yield.
- It Reduces attack of Aphids, Jassids, Thrips, Fruit borer, White fly, Mites etc.
- It reduces attack of Leaf blight, Downy mildew, Powdery mildew.
- It prevents Flower and fruit drop.
- It helps in improving availability of Phosphorus & reduces leaching of Nitrogen & Potash.
- It reduces evapotranspiration losses.
- It helps in photosynthesis & increases Leaf size.
- It reduces toxic effects of chemicals used.
- It helps in healing the wounds caused after the cutting or pruning.
- It helps in production of proteins like Leucine, Isoleucine & Lysine.
- It helps in minimizing Biotic & Abiotic stresses.
- It helps prevent and cure fungal diseases.
Applications
- For Agriculture crops, vegetables plants & Trees
- For agriculture, crops mix 5-6 gms/litre material in water and spray with a sprayer on crops. 250-litre water will cover 1 acre.
- The application is to be repeated every 15- 18 days or on each stage. For drip irrigation mix 8 gms per litre in the tank. Application is 2 kgs per acre.
