Hemp and Cultivation Mixes
Trichomes
Effects of Silicon on
Trichome Development
In addition to thicker stems, improved root mass and enhanced wilt resistance, RESiLIENCE® results in increased trichomes.

Nicotiana rustica (Indian Tobacco)

RESiLIENCE Mix

STANDARD Mix

COMPETITOR Mix
Trichomes on Flowers
Trichomes of RESiLIENCE® plants had large, well-developed “heads” that were full of secretions (yellow-green color).
The trichomes on plants that were grown in non-RESiLIENCE® mixes did not have any heads.
Indian Tobacco
Trichomes examined 6 weeks after transplant

RESiLIENCE Mix

STANDARD Mix

COMPETITOR Mix
Trichomes on Petioles
Trichomes of RESiLIENCE® plants had large, well-developed “heads” that were full with secretions.
With Standard Mix, trichome heads were smaller and most were empty.
Competitor mix trichomes did not have any heads.

INCREASED TRICHOMES…
THICKER STEMS… IMPROVED ROOT MASS…
ENHANCED WILT RESISTANCE