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    Benefits of Kelpak on Plums

    Kelpak trials on plums show improved fruit sizing, quality, yield and return on investment:

    • Improves health of nursery trees
    • Iincreased number of fruit in bearing trees
    • Increases fruit size
    • Increases yields
    Plums

    % Trial on Larry Anne Plum, Chile | Fruit size distribution (fruit/box)

    Larry Anne plum | fruit size distribution

    Chile. Fruit size distribution (fruit/box). Kelpak: 3 x 3 L/ha.

    • Control
    • Kelpak

    0 % - 30 %

    • Control: +4%
      Kelpak: +20%
      40
    • Control: +23%
      Kelpak: +26%
      50
    • Control: +30%
      Kelpak: +25%
      60
    • Control: +25%
      Kelpak: +17%
      70
    • Control: +18%
      Kelpak: +12%
      >70
    Larry Anne plum | fruit size distribution (%)
    CategoryControlKelpak
    40+4%+20%
    50+23%+26%
    60+30%+25%
    70+25%+17%
    >70+18%+12%

    Recommended application rates

    Pink bud to full flower

    Spray 3 L/ha between pink bud and full flower stages.

    Petal fall

    Spray 3 L/ha at petal fall.

    Sepal fall / shuck split

    Spray 3 L/ha at sepal fall/shuck split.

    Developing trees

    To Reduce transplant shock at orchard establishment, apply 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).

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