It may seem strange at first glance, but silica is one of the few substances that plays a role in the soil of a wheat field and under the feet of players on an artificial soccer field. This abundant mineral, which is the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust after oxygen, is known in the agricultural industry as a “beneficial element” for strengthening plants and in the artificial turf industry, it is used as the main filler (infill) for stability and drainage. Below, we will examine both applications in detail and in practice.

🌱 Benefits of Silica in Agriculture

Although silicon is not classified as an “essential” nutrient for all plants, it is a “beneficial element” with significant effects for many crops, especially cereals and dark-colored plants of the family Cerealaceae. The most important of these effects can be seen in the table below: