Sili-Cal (B)™
Bio-activated calcium and silica with boron.
A unique combination of three synergistic cell-strengthening elements: Silica, Calcium and Boron. Sili-Cal (B)™ is an invaluable nutritional inclusion for improving crop resilience and maximising productivity.
The plant cell wall is the physical barrier that helps to avert insect and disease entry. The two elements that toughen that barrier are calcium and silicon, but boron is the third leg of the stool, providing the foundation for crop protection. Boron is a calcium synergist with its own additional resilience functions.
Sili-Cal (B)™ contains luxury levels of these vital cell-strengthening elements in a convenient liquid application with high compatibility with many inputs. Silica and calcium are typically the least user-friendly of all minerals, but in this unique formula, they can be combined with everything.
In addition to its cell-strengthening and resilience role, calcium is also required for fruit and vegetable quality and flavour. Silica, for example, has several other roles, including stem strength and nutrient translocation and, most importantly, according to recent research, a major broad-spectrum immune elicitor.
Growth Stage
- Pre-planting
- Planting
- Vegetative Growth
- Pre-flower, Flowering, fruit and seed set, fruit and seed fill
Key Performance
- Builds cell strength and associated crop resilience
- Improves nutrient uptake and translocation
- Utilises the powerful, yield-building synergy between the foundational trio calcium, silica and boron.
Typical Analysis W/V
| Calcium (Ca) | 21.59% |
| Silicon (Si) | 3.34% |
| Boron (B) | 0.51% |
| Magnesium (Mg) | 0.64% |
| Potassium (K) | 0.23% |
| Sulfur (S) | 0.13% |
| Iron (Fe) | 861 mg/L |
| SG | 1.5 |
| pH | 5.9 – 6.9 |
| Conductivity | 5 – 15 mS/cm |
| Appearance | Thick, Light brown liquid, citrus odour |
| Crop | Foliar Spray Rate | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetables | 1 L per 100 L water up to 3 L/ha equivalent | Apply weekly or as required |
| Orchards & Vineyards | 1 L per 100 L water up to 5 L/ha equivalent | Apply every 2 – 4 weeks or as required |
| Ornamentals & Turf | 1 L per 100 L water up to 3 L/ha equivalent | Apply every 2 – 4 weeks or as required |
| Broadacre Crops | 2 – 3 L/ha in 60 – 100 L water, depending on canopy closure | Apply as required |
| Pasture | 2 – 3 L/ha in 60 – 100 L water | Apply as required |
| Spot-Spraying | 50 mL per 10 L water | Apply as required |
Soil Amerliorant or Fertigation
10 – 30 L/ha as required. Use higher rate for soil amelioration.
Liquid Inject
2 – 5 L/ha. Use a minimum dilution rate of 1 part product to 3 parts water. Rate will depend on crop, row spacing & soil type. Always consider N & P crop requirements for starters based on reliable soil test data
Home Garden Application
Dilute 45 mL per 9 L watering can and apply the diluted mix at a rate of 1 litre per square metre. Repeat every 2 - 4 weeks as required.
Shake or stir well before use and maintain constant agitation. It is advisable to pre-mix, adding this product slowly while maintaining agitation in spray tank to prevent settling of solids. Will pass through 200 micron filter under ideal conditions, however, a coarse inline filter (500 microns/35 mesh) is recommended to ensure the delivery lines are free from particle contaminants from other sources. Where higher water rates are required for good foliar coverage, do not exceed maximum product rate per hectare. MMS products will leave a visible residue on leaves and fruit when used as a foliar. Avoid spraying close to harvest if produce is susceptible to staining. Sensitive foliage or plants should be test sprayed prior to full scale application. Frequencies are a guideline only and can be adjusted according to farm practices and/or in conjunction with crop monitoring. Ensure suitable spray conditions (e.g. temperature, humidity, wind-speed), prior to foliar application. Compatibility and/or performance cannot be guaranteed when combined with other products. Jar test for compatibility and spray test on small area before wide-spread use.
Store in a cool dry area out of direct sunlight. This product has been tested to store safely down to 5°C. Sedimentation may occur below 5°C. Do not pre-mix or store in diluted form. MMS products are very heavy and every care should be taken when handling these materials to avoid back injury
This product contains 0.5% boron. Boron can be toxic to plants at high levels. Monitor plant levels of boron if applying Sili-Cal (B)™ on a regular basis or at high application rates. Contact NTS for details. Note: Product in 1000 L tanks may weigh over 1 tonne. Forklift with 2 tonne lifting capacity is recommended
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Any recommendations provided by Nutri-Tech Solutions Pty Ltd (NTS)
or its Distributors are advice only. As no control can be exercised over storage, handling, mixing, application or use, or weather, plant or soil conditions before, during or after application (all of which may affect the performance of our program), no responsibility for, or liability for any failure in performance, losses, damages, or injuries (consequential or otherwise), arising from such storage, mixing, application, or use will be accepted under any circumstances whatsoever. NTS recommend you contact an Agronomist prior to product application. The Buyer assumes all responsibility for the use of any NTS products.
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