Seedlings
Dip the seedlings in seedling tray in 1% Kelpak or water trays directly before transplanting
Crop information
Benefits of Kelpak on Cucurbits
Kelpak trials on cucurbits in California and South Africa show positive yield increases above control on butternut, cantaloupe, cucumber, pumpkin and watermelon:
Reduces transplant shock- Increases vigour of root and shoot growth
- More and larger fruit per plant
- Increases fruit sugar levels and shelf-life
- Higher returns per hectare
Cucurbit yield increase above control
Cucurbit yield increase above control | California
Cucurbit yield increase above control | California
0 % - 40 %
- 40%Seedless watermelon
- 21%Seeded watermelon
- 16%Pumpkin
- 26%Cantaloupe
| Category | Cucurbit yield increase above control | California |
|---|---|
| Seedless watermelon | 40% |
| Seeded watermelon | 21% |
| Pumpkin | 16% |
| Cantaloupe | 26% |
Cucurbit yield increase above control | South Africa
Cucurbit yield increase above control | South Africa
0 % - 37 %
- 26%Cucumber
- 37%Pumpkin
- 34%Butternut
- 17%Cantaloupe
| Category | Cucurbit yield increase above control | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Cucumber | 26% |
| Pumpkin | 37% |
| Butternut | 34% |
| Cantaloupe | 17% |
Recommended application rates
The use of a standard surfactant is recommended, while pH of spray solution should be below 7.
Post-transplant foliar application
Follow up with a 2 to 3 L/
Direct seeding
Apply Kelpak as a foliar spray at 2 to 3 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.
