Seedling dip
Dip the roots of seedlings (or seedling tray) in a 1% Kelpak solution before transplanting into the field or greenhouse.
Crop Info
Benefits of Kelpak on Tomatoes
Field trials clearly show the many benefits of applying Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate to tomatoes, including:
Improves resistance to nematode infestation- Increases root and shoot vigor
- Increases fruit size and number, and total yield
- Increases fruit sugar (brix)
- Produces higher early harvest yields
- Increases shelf life of fruit by up to 1 week
Kelpak on processing tomato yields – California
Dip/drench + foliar spray: 1.0%; 2 - 2.5 pts/Ac x 2
Kelpak on processing tomato yields – California
- Control
- +10%Dip/drench + foliar spray
| Category | Kelpak on processing tomato yields – California |
|---|---|
| Control | Not reported |
| Dip/drench + foliar spray | +10% |
Kelpak on tomatoes – Heinz 8992
Kelpak on tomatoes – Heinz 8992
- Control
- +13%Yield increase
| Category | Kelpak on tomatoes – Heinz 8992 |
|---|---|
| Control | Not reported |
| Yield increase | +13% |
Recommended application rates
Foliar follow-up
Follow up with a 2-3 pts/
Direct seeded crops
Spray direct seeded crops at 3 to 4-leaf stage and repeat once or twice at 14 day intervals.
Drip application alternative
Alternatively to seedling dip at plant-out, Kelpak may be applied at 4 pts/
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).
