{"product_id":"cyco-platinum-series-silica-5-gallon","title":"CYCO Platinum Series Silica - 5 Gallon","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCYCO Platinum Series Silica - 5 Gallon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeak stems can't support heavy fruit and flower loads, and plants under-fortified with silica are more vulnerable to heat, drought, and other environmental stress. CYCO Silica delivers potassium silicate to strengthen cell walls, giving plants the structural support they need to carry a full harvest without buckling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond structural strength, Silica improves overall growth rate and helps plants tolerate the environmental pressures that can slow development or reduce yield. For growers working in hydroponic mediums, silica supplementation isn't optional — it's considered an essential input, since hydroponic systems don't provide the natural silica availability found in soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5 gallon size is built for larger operations that need a reliable, ready supply of Silica on hand for ongoing use throughout the grow cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .features-grid-container{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:1rem;padding:2rem 0;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;margin:0 auto;max-width:1240px;}\n  .feature-card{background-color:transparent;padding:1.5rem;border-radius:8px;text-align:center;flex:0 1 280px;box-sizing:border-box;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"features-grid-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e💪\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eStrengthens Stems\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eBuilds stronger stems capable of supporting full fruit and flower loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e🛡️\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eImproves Stress Tolerance\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eIncreases plant tolerance to environmental stresses throughout the grow cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e📈\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eBoosts Growth Rate\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eSupports an improved overall growth rate for healthier, faster-developing plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature-card\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 2.5em; line-height: 1; color: #2c5530;\"\u003e💧\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold; color: #333; margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem 0;\"\u003eEssential for Hydroponics\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6; color: #555; margin: 0;\"\u003eA must-have supplement for hydroponic mediums, which lack natural silica availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e.styled-spec-container{width:100%;overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;border:1px solid #eee;border-radius:8px;margin-bottom:1em;}.styled-spec-table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;}.styled-spec-table thead{background-color:#f8f8f8;}.styled-spec-table th,.styled-spec-table td{padding:12px 15px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top;}.styled-spec-table th{font-weight:bold;color:#333;border-bottom:2px solid #ccc;}.styled-spec-table td{border-bottom:1px solid #eee;}.styled-spec-table tbody td:first-child{font-weight:500;color:#444;}.styled-spec-table tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none;}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"styled-spec-container\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"styled-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoluble Potash (K2O)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDerived From\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePotassium Silicate (Si)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicon (Si)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3% (Non-Plant Food Ingredient, Derived from Potassium Silicate)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections for Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1-2ml per litre of Silica to the nutrient tank. Test pH and TDS after mixing and adjust to normal levels as needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Silica do for my plants?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilica strengthens plant cell walls, which improves stem strength and helps plants better tolerate environmental stresses. It also supports an improved overall growth rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy is silica important in hydroponic growing?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydroponic mediums don't naturally supply silica the way soil does, so supplementation is considered essential for growers using hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCan Silica help my plants support heavier fruit and flowers?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Silica strengthens plant stems so they're better able to support the weight of full fruit and flower development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow do I mix and apply Silica?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd 1-2ml per litre directly into your nutrient tank. Test your pH and TDS afterward and adjust to normal levels if necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Silica derived from?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilica is derived from potassium silicate, providing both soluble potash (K2O) and silicon to support plant health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-question\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWill Silica help my plants handle heat or drought stress better?\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"faq-icon\"\u003e+\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-answer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Silica is formulated to improve tolerance to environmental stresses, which includes conditions like heat and other grow-room fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CYCO Platinum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52049827496152,"sku":"HGC750222","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1383\/1731\/files\/CYCO_PlatinumSeries_Silica_5Gal.jpg?v=1785268401","url":"https:\/\/trimleaf.com\/products\/cyco-platinum-series-silica-5-gallon","provider":"Trimleaf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}