Sunburn on plants: how does Ino Si help?

VIDEO: sunburn is one of the most common and most damaging problems for plants, especially in the summer months. This is particularly the case when plants are exposed to sudden sunlight, without being constantly accustomed to the increased light intensity. Sunburn is not only an aesthetic problem but can also significantly reduce yields.

What is called sunburn and how does it affect our plants?

Sunburn is a stress condition that develops on plants when they are exposed to excessive amounts of direct sunlight. Plants are unable to absorb and evaporate enough water to cool themselves, which can lead to tissue damage can lead to.

Sunburn on plants, the most common symptoms:

1. Browning or whitening: the leaves may turn brown or white, especially the parts that are directly exposed to the sun. 
2. Dry patches: dry, dead spots may appear on the leaves. 
3. Fading: the colour of the leaves may fade, turn yellowish or pale. 
4. Wilting of leaves: leaves may wither or fall off

What can we do to avoid sunburn?

• Gradual familiarisation: new plants or plants grown in shade should be gradually acclimatised to strong sunlight.
• Shading: use shade nets or fabrics to protect plants, especially on hot days.
• Irrigation: ensure that plants are well hydrated, as well-hydrated plants are more resistant to sunburn.
• Nutrient supply: important, is the use of plant conditioning and special nutrients such as Ino Si, which increases the plants' natural defences.

Ino Si

From Ino Si an innovative Foliar fertilizer, very high (220g/l) silicon with content, with manganese and cinkkel complete with. Silicon plays an important role in plant health and resistance.

What are the main features of the product?

1. Silicon content: silicon helps strengthen the cell walls of plants, increasing their resistance to pests and diseases.
2. Stress tolerance: improves the stress tolerance of plants, including abiotic stress effects such as drought or harmful UV radiation.
3. Improving photosynthesis: increases the efficiency of photosynthesis, which promotes faster plant growth and better yields. 
4. Nutrient uptake: helps to optimise the uptake of nutrients by plants, especially phosphorus and potassium. 
5. Easy to use: as it is applied as a foliar fertiliser, it can be easily and quickly applied to plants by spraying. 
6. Environmentally friendly: silicon is a natural component of soil, so its use is an environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural practice. 

From Ino Si can be particularly beneficial in areas where soil silicon levels are low or where plants are subject to higher stress. In addition, it can contribute to the overall health of plants and increase yields.

University of York 2016 experiment in 5 different grasses: How does silicon supplementation control chewing insect damage? Increasing the Si content increased the resistance of the plants to chewing insects. The graph shows that plants treated with silicon were less chewed by insects.

How to protect the Ino Si plants against sunburn?

The plant, if is attacked, you can also naturally increase the silicon content in yourself. Silicon crystals can reflect light, thus reducing the amount of harmful UV rays, while also cooling the plant by up to 1-2 degrees in the summer heat. Optimise plant growth the operation of the air intake, thereby increasing its drought tolerance. It is important to note that plants with higher silicon content are avoided by insects and fungi pests also because fungus hyphae and caterpillars do not like to walk on sharp silicon crystals.

How to use it?

From Ino Si is extremely simple and effective to use. By following these steps you can ensure that your plants are protected against sunburn: 

1. Preparation: the product should be applied at a concentration of 1-2%, i.e. 1-2 dl of Ino Si should be added to 10 litres of spray.
2. Spraying: spray on the leaves and fruit of plants in the early morning or late evening when the sun is not shining strongly. 
3. Repeat: repeat spraying every 2-4 weeks throughout the growing season, up to 5 times.

Why it's worth it Ino Si choose a product?

From Ino Si is an excellent choice for protecting plants against sunburn. Thanks to its ingredients, it strengthens the plants' natural defences and helps maintain their health and yields. 

If you want to protect your plants from the harmful effects of sunburn, try the Ino Si product!

From Ino SiYou can buy it in two different packs in our webshop or look for it at our retailers.

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