Yo ray, I would add a little silica to help develop them nice thick stalks. Silicon is not considered to be an essential nutrient for most terrestrial plants, it is beneficial to many plants. Si has the potential to significantly decrease the susceptibility of certain plants to both biotic and abiotic diseases. Si protects the plants against pathogens, such as pythium, fungal spores, aphids, sucking insects and powdery mildew. Apart from directly resisting plant infections, silicon stimulates creation of other disease resistant elements, such as polyphenolic compounds. Also, Si fertilization can even increase growth and yield in addition to reducing disease severity.
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