Description
Potassium and silicon gel fertilizer (20% K₂O + 10% SiO₂)
Dragon Gel K + Si is a concentrated potassium and silicon fertilizer in a homogeneous gel, made by Dragon Ferti. It supplies readily available potassium (20% K₂O) and silicon (10% SiO₂), w/v, to support fruit development, fruit quality, plant strength and overall crop performance.
Product at a glance
| Range | Dragon Gel |
| Nutrients (w/v) | 20% K₂O, 10% SiO₂ |
| Form | Gel |
| Application | Foliar spray, center pivot or other irrigation |
| Best crop stage | Fruit development and ripening |
What Dragon Gel K + Si does
Potassium and silicon together support fruit filling and color development. They also strengthen plant tissues and help the crop keep performing under challenging environmental conditions.
Key benefits
- Supports fruit development and filling.
- Promotes better color development and fruit quality.
- Helps improve fruit firmness and shelf life.
- Strengthens plant and fruit tissues.
- Supports crop tolerance to heat, drought and other environmental stresses.
- Helps the plant keep performing during demanding fruit-development stages.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Potassium (K₂O), w/v | 20% |
| Silicon (SiO₂), w/v | 10% |
| Formulation | Gel |
| Density | 1.25 g/mL |
| pH | 7.0-9.0 |
How to apply
| Method | Rate | When |
|---|---|---|
| Foliar spray | 1-3 L per 1,000 L of water | Fruit development and ripening, for fruit filling, color, firmness and quality |
| Center pivot or other irrigation | 3-10 L/ha | Critical growth and fruit-development stages |
Where it fits in the Dragon Gel range
Dragon Gel K + Si focuses on fruit color, quality and shelf life. For more potassium together with calcium for firmness and maturation, use Dragon Gel K + Ca. For tissue strength without potassium, use Dragon Gel Ca + Si.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dragon Gel K + Si contain?
It contains 20% potassium (K₂O) and 10% silicon (SiO₂), w/v, in a gel with a density of 1.25 g/mL and a pH of 7.0-9.0.
What is the application rate of Dragon Gel K + Si?
1-3 L per 1,000 L of water as a foliar spray, or 3-10 L/ha through center pivot or other irrigation systems.
When should Dragon Gel K + Si be applied?
During fruit development and ripening, to support fruit filling, color development, firmness and quality.
Does Dragon Gel K + Si help with heat and drought?
It supports crop tolerance to heat, drought and other environmental stresses, and helps the plant keep performing during demanding fruit-development stages.
Related: Dragon Gel range | Dragon PotaMax | Greenhouse fertigation program
For technical data sheets, samples or distribution, contact Dragon Ferti.
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