Crop information
Benefits of Kelpak on Potatoes
Field trials conducted in South Africa and Europe clearly show the many benefits of applying Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Extract to potatoes, including:
- Increases vigour of root and shoot growth
- Improves nutrient uptake
- Increases resistance to nematode infestation
- Increased stress tolerance during drought
- Increased tolerance to waterlogged conditions
- Increases tuber number and size
- Increases total marketable yield
Kelpak on potato yields globally | % above control
Recommended application rates
Planting: Spray at 1% in-furrow : Spray 1 L/ha with fungicide on seed potatoes at planting.
Foliar: At 15 cm crown diameter : Spray 2 - 4 L/ha after emergence at 12 - 15 cm crown diameter.
Foliar: At tuber set : Spray 2 L/ha again at tuber set or 14 days later.
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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