Crop information
Benefits of Kelpak on Cucurbits
Kelpak trials on cucurbits in California and South Africa show positive yield increases above control on butternut, cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin and watermelon:
- Reduces transplant shock
- Increases vigour of root and shoot growth
- More and larger fruit per plant
- Increases fruit sugar levels and shelf-life
- Higher returns per hectare
Cucurbit trials, California % Yield increase above control
Recommended application rates
Seedlings: Dip the seedlings in seedling tray in 1% Kelpak or water trays directly before transplanting
Follow up with a 2 to 3 L/ha Kelpak foliar spray 14 days later and repeat the foliar spray
14–21 days later
Direct seeding: Apply Kelpak as a foliar spray at 2 to 3 L/ha at the 3 to 4-leaf stage and repeat the foliar application twice at 14 day intervals.
The use of a standard surfactant is recommended, while pH of spray solution should be below 7.
Cucurbit trials, South Africa % Yield increase above control
Kelpak support
For more information on how Kelpak can improve crop health, resilience and marketable yields or for nearest distributor information, please contact one of the phone numbers or email addresses below:
KELP PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
Head Office - South Africa
Tel: +27 21 786 2090
Fax: +27 21 786 3274
Email: info@kelpak.com
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Contact: Linda Greyling
Email: linda.greyling@kelpak.com
or
Paul Hills
Email: paul.hills@kelpak.com
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