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Benefits of Kelpak on Pecans

Field trials conducted in California clearly show the many benefits of applying Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Extract on pecan trees, including:

Reduced transplant shock in nursery trees
Reduced abiotic stress
Increased nut weight and yield
Certified for use in organic crop production

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(%) Yield increase above control | Wichita variety

Pecan yield increase above control | Wichita

Kelpak applied at 0.3% at catkin elongation, pistillate flower and nut set.

0 % - 21 %

+14%
2016–2017
+19%
2017–2018
+11%
2019–2020
+21%
2021–2022
+13%
2022–2023
+16%
5 year average

Pecan yield increase above control | Wichita (%)
Category	Pecan yield increase above control \| Wichita
2016–2017	+14%
2017–2018	+19%
2019–2020	+11%
2021–2022	+21%
2022–2023	+13%
5 year average	+16%

Recommended application rates

Catkin elongation

Spray 3 L/ha when catkins are at 50% elongation.

Pistillate flower

Spray 3 L/ha at 50% pistillate flowering.

2 weeks after nut set

Spray 3 L/ha 2 weeks after nut set.

Nursery trees

Reduce transplant shock at orchard establishment. Apply at 2 L/ha after transplant.

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).

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