Crop information
Kelpak on Table Grapes
Field trials conducted in Australia, California, Chile, Europe and South Africa clearly show the many benefits of applying Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Extract to table grapes:
- Increases vigour of root and shoot growth
- Improves tolerance to abiotic stress
- Increases berry size and uniformity
- Reduces rachis and berry browning
- Reduces loose berries
- Increases number of export quality bunches
- Enhances bunch colour at harvest
- Often improves fruit sugar levels at harvest
- Increases returns for the grower
Kelpak on table grape berry size
% increase above standard grower practice
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Improving berry size
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Seaweed comparison
Recommended application rates
2-5 cm shoot length: For better rachis stretching spray at 2 to 5 centimetre shoot length. Repeat 10 to 14 days later.
Berry set: For improved berry size spray from berry set 3 to 4 times at 10 to 14 day intervals.
Veraison: For excellent brix and uniform colour spray at veraison.
Important: Maintain Kelpak at 1:300 dilution - do not dilute more than 1 L in 1000 L water. For electrostatic applications use 4-5 L/ha. Kelpak may be applied together with gibberellic acid and/or forchlorfenuron applications.
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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