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    Benefits of Kelpak on Pistachios

    Field trials conducted in California on pistachio orchards indicate that Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Extract significantly improves nut yields:

    • Reduces transplant shock in nursery trees
    • Reduces abiotic stress
    • Excellent pollen germination and pollen tube elongation
    • Better nut set and retention
    • Increases nut weight and yield
    • Certified for use in organic crop production
    Pistachio

    Reduction in blank and non-split nuts | Spain, year 2

    Blank and non-split pistachio nuts

    Female variety: Kerman. Male: Peters. Region: Toledo.

    • Control
    • Kelpak

    0 % - 67.86 %

    • Control: 12,31%
      Kelpak: 7,6%−38%
      Blank nuts
    • Control: 67,86%
      Kelpak: 35,84%−47%
      Nonsplit nuts
    Blank and non-split pistachio nuts (%)
    CategoryControlKelpak
    Blank nuts12,31%7,6%−38%
    Nonsplit nuts67,86%35,84%−47%

    Recommended application rates

    Full bloom

    Spray 2 - 3 L/ha at full bloom.

    Early nut development

    Repeat 2 - 3 weeks after the first application, during early nut development stage.

    Nut fill

    Repeat 5 - 6 weeks after first application, at nut fill.

    Nursery trees

    Reduce transplant shock at orchard establishment. Apply at 2 L/ha after transplant.

    Pistachio

    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.

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    Kelpak liquid seaweed extract container
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