Dyna-Gro Pro-TeKt - Anybody Using?

rnewste · April 7, 2013

Just picked up a gallon at my local Hydroponics store based on their recommendation. I am trying to lessen the use of pesticides / fungicides this Season.

The literature claims:

Pro-TeKt 0-0-3 The Silicon Solution liquid supplement supplies higher levels of potassium and silicon to help plants build stronger cell walls. The stronger cell walls provide a Pro-TeKt-ive barrier against piercing-sucking insects and invading fungi. Applying Pro-TeKt 0-0-3 on a regular basis will minimize or eliminate the need for pesticides and fungicides. Additional benefits include increased stem strength and leaf positioning of plants, which improves photosynthesis; increased heat, drought and cold tolerance, plus longer lasting leaves and blooms. Use Pro-TeKt 0-0-3 as a supplement with any fertilizer to provide non-toxic preventative protection against fungal infections and insect infestations. Recommended for all plants.

I am adding 1 ounce into my SWC water reservoir every other week. The SWC holds a constant 5 gallons of water.

Has any one had good / bad experience using it?

Raybo

sprtsguy76 · April 8, 2013

Me! I use it every year, I love it! I use it once a week. It really helps with stress, disease resistance/tolerance and most of all flavor. Plus a little extra K as fruit develop and ripen is always a good thing in my book. I use it at a rate of 1 tbs per gallon.

Damon

rnewste · April 8, 2013

Thanks for the reply Damon. Should I increase my application rate to once per week?

Raybo

sprtsguy76 · April 8, 2013

2 tbs = close to an oz. How many gallons of water are you allowing in your reservoir when full? I would try every other week and go from there.

Damon

JamesL · April 8, 2013

Ray,
I am trying it this year as well.
Going to do a few tubs with fert strips, a few with dyna foliage pro and a few with Urban Farms Veggie and switch to their Tomato once flowering starts.
Planning to start adding the pro tekt to the dyna tubs once flowering starts.

b54red · April 8, 2013

I used it for a couple of years but ran out last season. I only used it on my seedlings as most of my plants are transplanted into the ground. It did seem to aid in sturdier plants but I saw no signs that it helped with aphids on my bell pepper seedlings.

Bill

amideutch · April 8, 2013

Used it last year in my containers and will use again this year. Used as a preventative drench for disease and stress. Do a google on potassium silicate and you will find a lot of information especially from the cannabis sites. The link below originally peaked my interest in Silicon. Ami

http://www.avocadosource.com/journal...-56_bekker.pdf

JamesL · April 9, 2013

Ami,
That was a good read, thanks.
The comment about soluble Si being beneficial to cucumbers for disease protection and higher yields jumped out at me. Which means I will need to feed them some as well....

rnewste · April 9, 2013

Ami,

Thanks for the article. I applied it in my 3 CukeTainers this afternoon.

Raybo

RayR · April 9, 2013

Potassium Silicate is supposed to work as a foliar on Powdery Mildew on Cukes too, though I haven't tried it.
Raises the PH of the leaf surface from what I understand, similar to what bicarbonates do.
Probably shouldn't use too much in the Tainers, it might raise the PH there too.

April 7, 2013	#1
rnewste Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Campbell, CA Posts: 4,064	Dyna-Gro Pro-TeKt - Anybody Using? Just picked up a gallon at my local Hydroponics store based on their recommendation. I am trying to lessen the use of pesticides / fungicides this Season. The literature claims: Pro-TeKt 0-0-3 The Silicon Solution liquid supplement supplies higher levels of potassium and silicon to help plants build stronger cell walls. The stronger cell walls provide a Pro-TeKt-ive barrier against piercing-sucking insects and invading fungi. Applying Pro-TeKt 0-0-3 on a regular basis will minimize or eliminate the need for pesticides and fungicides. Additional benefits include increased stem strength and leaf positioning of plants, which improves photosynthesis; increased heat, drought and cold tolerance, plus longer lasting leaves and blooms. Use Pro-TeKt 0-0-3 as a supplement with any fertilizer to provide non-toxic preventative protection against fungal infections and insect infestations. Recommended for all plants. I am adding 1 ounce into my SWC water reservoir every other week. The SWC holds a constant 5 gallons of water. Has any one had good / bad experience using it? Raybo Last edited by rnewste; April 7, 2013 at 11:07 PM.

April 8, 2013	#7
amideutch Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Germany 49°26"N 07°36"E Posts: 5,041	Used it last year in my containers and will use again this year. Used as a preventative drench for disease and stress. Do a google on potassium silicate and you will find a lot of information especially from the cannabis sites. The link below originally peaked my interest in Silicon. Ami http://www.avocadosource.com/journal...-56_bekker.pdf __________________ Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘...Holy Crap .....What a ride!'

April 8, 2013	#2
sprtsguy76 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2007 Location: Santa Clara CA Posts: 1,125	Me! I use it every year, I love it! I use it once a week. It really helps with stress, disease resistance/tolerance and most of all flavor. Plus a little extra K as fruit develop and ripen is always a good thing in my book. I use it at a rate of 1 tbs per gallon. Damon

April 8, 2013	#5
JamesL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,992	Ray, I am trying it this year as well. Going to do a few tubs with fert strips, a few with dyna foliage pro and a few with Urban Farms Veggie and switch to their Tomato once flowering starts. Planning to start adding the pro tekt to the dyna tubs once flowering starts.

April 8, 2013	#6
b54red Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 7,068	I used it for a couple of years but ran out last season. I only used it on my seedlings as most of my plants are transplanted into the ground. It did seem to aid in sturdier plants but I saw no signs that it helped with aphids on my bell pepper seedlings. Bill

April 9, 2013	#8
JamesL Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 1,992	Ami, That was a good read, thanks. The comment about soluble Si being beneficial to cucumbers for disease protection and higher yields jumped out at me. Which means I will need to feed them some as well....

April 9, 2013	#10
RayR Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cheektowaga, NY Posts: 2,466	Potassium Silicate is supposed to work as a foliar on Powdery Mildew on Cukes too, though I haven't tried it. Raises the PH of the leaf surface from what I understand, similar to what bicarbonates do. Probably shouldn't use too much in the Tainers, it might raise the PH there too.