Crop Info

Benefits of Kelpak on Onions

Kelpak trials on onions in California show positive yield increases including many other benefits:

Better development after establishment
Improved nutrient uptake
Increased bulb size grading
Higher return on investment

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Kelpak on onion yields

Kelpak applied 2 to 3 times at 2 - 3 pts/Ac, first application at BBCH 14

Control
+18%
2 evaluations

Kelpak on onion yields (%)
Category	Kelpak on onion yields
Control	Not reported
2 evaluations	+18%

Onion comparison: control on the left and Kelpak on the right

Recommended application rates

Before transplant

Dip seedling tray or roots of seedlings in 1% Kelpak before transplant.

Foliar spray

Spray 2 pts/Ac. 14 days after transplant (3-4 leaf stage, direct seeded plants) and repeat twice at 14 to 21 day intervals.

Onions

Do not apply Kelpak to onions after start of bulb swelling.

Liquid Fertilizer

Liquid Seaweed Concentrate (USA) 0-0-1

Kelpak liquid seaweed concentrate is also approved in the USA by the WSDA Organic Material Registration Program for use as an input in organic farming. In it's review, the WSDA Organic Material Registration Program uses the standards set by the USDA based on recommendations by the NOSB (National Organic Standards Board).

Product

Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate (USA) 0-0-1