Seedling dip
Dip seedling tray or seedling roots in 1% Kelpak solution before plant-out.
Crop information
Benefits of Kelpak on Capsicums
Trials carried out on capsicum crops in South Africa, California and Peru improved early harvest and marketable yields with increases in shelf-life of up to one week:
Reduces transplant shock- Increases root and shoot vigour
- Improves resistance to nematodes
- Increases fruit size
- Higher early harvest yields
- Increases shelf-life
% Yield increase above standard grower practice - capsicum varieties
Capsicum yield increase above standard grower practice
0 % - 40 %
- +26%Rodeo
- +14%Kent yellow
- +40%King arthur
- +14%Excalibur
- +13%Resistant
| Category | Capsicum yield increase above standard grower practice |
|---|---|
| Rodeo | +26% |
| Kent yellow | +14% |
| King arthur | +40% |
| Excalibur | +14% |
| Resistant | +13% |
Recommended application rates
Foliar spray
Follow up with a 2 L/
Direct seeding
Spray direct seeded crops at 3 to 4-leaf stage and repeat once or twice at 14 day intervals.
Alternative dripper pulse
Apply Kelpak pulse at 7 L/
Promoting Growth
Plant Biostimulant.
Kelpak Plant biostimulant improves root development, flowering, fruit set, fruit retention and crop resilience by using nature's own code to elicit powerful responses in crops that improve quality and yield. Available in multiple formats for farms of all sizes.
