‘Hortisil’ is a colloidal solution of nanoparticles of pure silver and copper. Hortifresh ensures that it is prepared through a unique proprietary process which reduces Ag+ and Cu+ to metallic silver (Ag0) and metallic copper (Cu0). These colloidal nanometre particles of silver and copper are stabilized by using an effective protective polymer.
‘Hortisil’ contains 250 ppm of colloidal nanoparticles of Silver as well as 250 ppm of colloidal nano particles of Copper. Thus 1 litre of ‘Hortisil’ contains minimum 250 mg of nano particles of pure silver and minimum 250 mg of nano particles of pure copper.
‘Hortisil’ is photo stable (Does not degrade on exposure to light).
Nano-technology products around the globe are proven to be powerful germicidal and sterilizing agent, non-toxic to humans, plants or animals, but lethal to over 650 disease causing germs such as pathogenic amoeba, bacteria, biofilms, fungi, virus, yeasts and moulds, etc. Some new strains of bacteria classified as MDR (Multiple Drug Resistant) like MRSA and MRSE have proved to be resistant to all pharmaceutical antibiotics, but not to colloidal nano silver due to different germicidal mechanisms of deactivation.
USES
- ‘Hortisil’ if mixed in water can be sprayed directly onto plants and shrubs. Its action works on the outside of the plants to effectively destroy bacteria, fungus, etc. It leaves no residue on food plants that have been sprayed with, as do poison sprays, and our product does not have any negative/detrimental effect on humans.
- Soil sterilization is highly recommended by ‘Hortisil’ to make the soil free from plant pathogens. Before ploughing, mix ‘Hortisil’ in water and spray on the soil and then plough it.
- Nano-technology products like ‘Hortisil’ can also be used in horticulture as an ethylene inhibitor. Because it competes to bind to sites on the ethylene receptors of plants. It can be used by florists to maintain flower freshness. Horticulturists also may use ‘Hortisil’ to treat typical fungal infections on plants.
- Soaking seeds in nano-products like ‘Hortisil’before planting, increases germination and reduces mould growth in sprouts. In addition, small amounts diluted with water can be sprayed on soil. The plant may absorb the nano meter sized silver and copper particles and become more resistant to soil-based pathogens. Treating soil around younger plant roots allows them to grow more vigorously.
- Adding ‘Hortisil’ to cut plants allows the plant to live longer and prevents it from falling victim to bacteria, fungi, & other nasties. Plants placed in water with ‘Hortisil’ added to it wither less and the life is prolonged compared to those placed in normal water which may contain bacterial pathogens. Spraying a small amount of diluted ‘Hortisil’ onto the stem and leaf surfaces prevent fungi, and bacteria from colonizing the outer surface. The colloidal silver is absorbed into the plant and as a result, kills any pathogens from inside out.
- ‘Hortisil ’can be used to greatly extend the time before decaying begins on cut flowers. Probably due to the bacteria and other pathogens in water, cut flowers placed in that medium will tend to wither and die-off much more quickly compared to the cut flowers that are placed in water which has ‘Hortisil’ added to it. ‘Hortisil ’not only kills the pathogens in the water but is subsequently absorbed into the flowers and taken to the cellular level where colloidal silver works internally to kill remaining pathogens.
- Nano-products does not harm Pollinators such as Honeybees, ladybugs and other beneficial insects whether it’s found in their drinking water or placed upon surfaces they touch, such as leaves and blossoms.
- ‘Hortisil’ helps to make the plants more robust by not only preventing issues before any problems even occur, but also by helping plants in recovering from damage caused by nuisance organisms.
Capacities
In 250 ml, 500 ml, 1 Litre and 5 Litre HDPE Cans.