How often do you use silica personality

i pretty much use it now for pH up. i can't tell if it does anything or not

xtsho said:

I use potassium silicate in a foliar on my outdoor grows. It has been shown to have effectiveness against PM and mold when used as a foliar.

"The nutrient solution amendment of 1.7 m M Si and foliar applications of Si of ≥ 17.0 m M decreased the number of powdery mildew colonies on all three cucurbit species compared with the controls."

Foliar Applications of Potassium Silicate Reduce Severity of Powdery Mildew on Cucumber, Muskmelon, and Zucchini Squash

The effect of soluble potassium silicate applied to cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.), muskmelon (C. melo L.), and zucchini squash (Cucurbita pepo L.) on the severity of powdery mildew was examined. Application methods included amending nutrient solutions to a concentration of 1.7 mm Si and foliar...

journals.ashs.org

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Si is good for cucurbits, they hate sulphur, which would be my choice for mildew, but Si does the job.

I use it about every 3rd feed untill stretch stops or till it runs out and I remember to buy more.

I use Potassium Silicate for PH UP personally due to cheap & effectiveness. I don't know if the silica actually does anything tbh.

Every feed

I use it every watering if you don’t it’s pointless to use. From beginning to end.

I use stabilized silicic acid which doesn't affect ph, and I stop using it around week 4 of flower.

PJ Diaz said:

I use stabilized silicic acid which doesn't affect ph, and I stop using it around week 4 of flower.

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I use it till chop

Wait what's a silica personality?

Jjgrow420 said:

Wait what's a silica personality?

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sand based. very gritty from what i know.

rkymtnman said:

sand based. very gritty from what i know.

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And tough.

Jjgrow420 said:

And tough.

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you never get powdery mildew so i guess that's a plus??? like jock itch or athlete's foot i reckon???

rkymtnman said:

you never get powdery mildew so i guess that's a plus??? like jock itch or athlete's foot i reckon???

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I'd hate to get powdery mildew on my sack
Foliar spray some armour si and good to go.

Personality, I use it sparingly until week 5 of flower. I might try the sack spray tho.. preventative of coarse

Well never mind I thought we where just talking about silica not the personality

PJ Diaz said:

I use stabilized silicic acid which doesn't affect ph, and I stop using it around week 4 of flower.

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hi PJ! What ratio and how often do you use it? I've been doing about .1 ml/gal ratio every 10-14 days.

MannyPacs said:

hi PJ! What ratio and how often do you use it? I've been doing about .1 ml/gal ratio every 10-14 days.

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1.3ml / 10 gals

Another 3 weeks

If anyone's still interested and using Potassium Silicate as pH up until harvest. I may have found some relevant information.
Says enough for me, that I'm going to stop using it a few weeks before harvest from now on.
If only to be on the safe side.
As said in previous comments. If anyone has any data to share, like sample reports for contaminants etc. in finished, smoke-able product. That does, or doesn't support Silicas use in such a way, I'd greatly appreciate it. As I'd like to still use it up until harvest, if it's safe enough to do so.

My own 2cents is it should be safe and mostly harmless on edible crops. But can have the potential to be dangerous, if ingested in large amounts.
The question still is regarding smokable products. It seems mostly unexplored.

I'll quote some of what I think's important and leave the link here too.

"4. The effects of the substance on human health.

Applications of potassium silicate pose a risk primarily from inhalation or ingestion of silica-rich compounds. Respiratory problems in the agricultural sector due to inhaled dust are a proven concern (Schenker 2000). Decades ago, it was shown that dust arising from storage and handling of wheat grains contained particles that were believed to cause respiratory NOSB TAP Review Compiled by UC SAREP Potassium silicate - production September 4, 2003 Page 5 of 14 ailments (Baker 1961).

Burning of high-silica crops, such as rice and sugarcane, have been problematic for worker health in the past (Boeniger et al. 198. There is also significant indirect evidence linking ingested plant silica and human cancer (Sangster et al. 1983, Bhatt et al. 1984, Hodson et al. 1994), but there currently is no connection between plant silica and inorganic silica sources. Mitigation of health risks associated with respiration of silica-laden dust can be achieved though proper use of personal protective equipment including a NIOSH-approved dust respirator where dust occurs. No carcinogenicity, mutagenicity, or developmental toxicity data are available for potassium silicate. "


Cheers.