{"product_id":"ortho-origin","title":"Ortho Origin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORTHO ORIGIN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOrthosilicic acid · H₄SiO₄\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd silicon to your growing routine without adding NPK. Ortho Origin supplies orthosilicic acid, the dissolved form plants mainly take up through their roots. With a neutral pH and ultra-low EC, it offers a practical alternative to strongly alkaline silicate formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose Ortho Origin?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-available form\u003c\/strong\u003e: orthosilicic acid rather than a total silicon figure alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo added NPK\u003c\/strong\u003e: introduce silicon separately from your base fertilizer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeutral pH, around 7\u003c\/strong\u003e: an alternative to the strongly alkaline chemistry of many potassium-silicate products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo application options\u003c\/strong\u003e: use with watering or as a foliar spray, following the label.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 100 ml bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy silicon deserves a closer look\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter uptake, silicon can be deposited as silica associated with cell walls, contributing to tissue stiffness and mechanical support. Researchers also investigate its role in responses to drought, salinity and other stresses. The extent of these responses varies with the crop, formulation and growing conditions. Explore \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/blogs\/plant-biology\/silicon-a-plant-s-hidden-shield\"\u003eSilicon in Plants: Food, Biostimulant or Structural Tool?\u003c\/a\u003e for the evidence and its limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon is generally considered beneficial under particular conditions, rather than universally essential. Ortho Origin is an addition to a balanced feeding programme, not a replacement for one. Read \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/blogs\/grower-guides\/arer-we-missing-elements\"\u003eEssential and Beneficial Elements: What Do Plants Actually Need?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLow EC, with a clear purpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrtho Origin has an ultra-low EC and no added NPK. EC reflects how well a solution conducts electricity, largely through dissolved ions; it does not measure every dissolved compound or silicon availability. A low reading does not mean that nothing is present, nor does it guarantee compatibility with every mixture. Continue to check your final nutrient solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWith watering\u003c\/strong\u003e: add to your irrigation or watering can.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliar spray\u003c\/strong\u003e: dilute in water and spray the leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCombining\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ortho Origin can be combined with products in the pH range 4 to 10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways follow the dosage on the label. A higher dose does not necessarily give a better result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKeep the whole nutrient balance in view\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon can interact with the acquisition and distribution of nutrients, including calcium. The direction and size of the response vary, and increased calcium in a leaf does not demonstrate increased calcium in fruit. \u003ca href=\"\/nl\/blogs\/plant-biology\/why-is-this-strawberry-white\"\u003eAlbino Strawberries: Why Does the Fruit Stay White?\u003c\/a\u003e explains why formulation, mixing and nutrient balance matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResearch on silicon does not establish that Ortho Origin delivers the same results as the treatments studied, prevents strawberry albinism or guarantees stronger growth. Choose it for its orthosilicic-acid formulation, and evaluate the response in your own growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Plant Potential","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54034702041429,"sku":null,"price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1053\/2906\/6325\/files\/ortho-origin-packshot_a26d7b99-a3c1-4ece-a7d4-cca0010a8363.png?v=1787306470","url":"https:\/\/plantpotential.nl\/nl\/products\/ortho-origin","provider":"Plant Potential","version":"1.0","type":"link"}