How Gen200 Control Helps Extend the Shelf Life of Fruits and Vegetables.

Hand holding a Gen200 Control bottle in front of grapevines

In today’s global market, consumers expect to find fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables—regardless of season or origin. This demand creates pressure on growers and distributors to maintain product quality over long transport and storage periods. One of the most effective yet often overlooked ways to meet this challenge is by improving the structural resilience of crops using bioavailable silicon.

Harvested tomatoes grown with GEN200 Control – fruit quality and shelf life
Tomatoes grown with GEN200 Control, July 2012.

The Role of Silicon in Shelf Life

Silicon, when properly absorbed by the plant in the form of monomeric silicic acid (Si(OH)₄), strengthens cell walls. This added hardiness directly impacts the post-harvest quality of fruits and vegetables.

Crops treated with GEN200 Control, which contains bioavailable silicic acid, show:

  • Improved tissue firmness
  • Reduced water loss
  • Firmer tissue that stays fresh longer
  • Enhanced stress tolerance during harvest and transport

Results You Can See

These physical improvements translate into longer shelf life, reduced waste, and better visual and nutritional quality on the shelf. Whether you’re growing tomatoes, peppers, leafy greens, or strawberries, GEN200 Control gives your produce the resilience it needs to withstand the journey from field to consumer.

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