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    Benefits of Kelpak on Potatoes

    Field trials conducted in South Africa and Europe clearly show the many benefits of applying Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Extract to potatoes, including:

    • Increases vigour of root and shoot growth
    • Improves nutrient uptake
    • Increases resistance to nematode infestation
    • Increased stress tolerance during drought
    • Increased tolerance to waterlogged conditions
    • Increases tuber number and size
    • Increases total marketable yield
    Potatoes

    Kelpak on potato yields globally | % above control

    Potato yield increase above control

    0 % - 28 %

    • +11%
      South Africa
    • +23%
      Chile
    • +27%
      Argentina
    • +25%
      Australia
    • +28%
      Ireland
    • +10%
      England
    • +8%
      Belgium
    • +15%
      Poland
    • +10%
      China
    • +8%
      Italy
    • +15%
      Turkey
    • +17%
      USA
    Potato yield increase above control (%)
    CategoryPotato yield increase above control
    South Africa+11%
    Chile+23%
    Argentina+27%
    Australia+25%
    Ireland+28%
    England+10%
    Belgium+8%
    Poland+15%
    China+10%
    Italy+8%
    Turkey+15%
    USA+17%

    Recommended application rates

    Planting

    Spray at 1% in-furrow : Spray 1 L/ha with fungicide on seed potatoes at planting.

    Early canopy growth

    At 15 cm crown diameter : Spray 2 - 4 L/ha after emergence at 12 - 15 cm crown diameter.

    Tuber set

    At tuber set : Spray 2 L/ha again at tuber set or 14 days later.

    Potatoes

    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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