Dip and first spray
Dip the seedling tray roots or roots of plants from seedbed in a 1:100 dilution before plant-out and spray 2-3 pts/
Crop Info
Benefits of Kelpak on Leafy Vegetables
Kelpak trials on leafy vegetables including lettuce, cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli show significant increases in head weight above the control:
Increases plant vigor- Improves nutrient uptake
- Increases resistance to drought
- Increases resistance to waterlogged conditions
- Improved head size and higher yields
Kelpak on leafy vegetables
Kelpak on leafy vegetables
- Control
- +16%Broccoli
- +14%Cabbage
- +16%Cauliflower
- +15%Lettuce
| Category | Kelpak on leafy vegetables |
|---|---|
| Control | Not reported |
| Broccoli | +16% |
| Cabbage | +14% |
| Cauliflower | +16% |
| Lettuce | +15% |
Kelpak on lettuce
Kelpak on lettuce
- Control
- +14%Yield increase
| Category | Kelpak on lettuce |
|---|---|
| Control | Not reported |
| Yield increase | +14% |
Recommended application rates
Repeat applications
Repeat once or twice at 14 day intervals.
Button formation
Do not spray after button formation.
Direct seeded crops
Start with foliar application at 3 to 4-leaf stage for direct seeded crops.
Mixing and pH
Kelpak can be applied in mixes with other pesticides and foliar nutrients, but pH of spray solution should be below 7 for optimum results.
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).
