The source
Giant kelp - resilient by nature
Ecklonia maxima seaweed
For almost five decades, Kelpak has transformed Ecklonia maxima, South Africa’s giant brown seaweed, into a natural biostimulant that helps crops grow stronger, healthier and more resilient. Growing up to eight metres in length this unique kelp species is found only in the cold, clean Atlantic waters off southern Africa. Driven by the nutrient-rich Benguela Current and powerful ocean swells, this rugged marine environment creates ideal conditions for rapid kelp growth with natural resilience built into its genetic makeup.
These harsh ocean conditions contribute to the ample accumulation of naturally active compounds within the kelp’s cells that support root development, nutrient uptake and crop performance under stress. Compounds that form the foundation of Kelpak’s effectiveness in agriculture.
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The kelp is hand harvested by divers
Harvesting with care
The seaweed is hand-harvested by divers using a carefully managed, staggered harvesting system. The kelp is harvested at the same growth stage that powerful ocean swells naturally break older plants, allowing sunlight and space for younger kelp to regenerate.
This sustainable harvesting approach helps protect the long-term health of the kelp beds while ensuring a consistent end-product. Combined with decades of environmental monitoring and scientific research, Kelpak’s harvesting practices support both ecological sustainability and consistent product quality.
From one of the world’s most formidable marine ecosystems comes a resource uniquely suited to helping crops thrive in an increasingly challenging agricultural environment.
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