2-5 cm shoot length:
For better rachis stretching spray at 2 to 5 centimetre shoot length. Repeat 10 to 14 days later.
Crop Insights
Kelpak on table grapes.
Field trials conducted in Australia, California, Chile, Europe and South Africa clearly show the many benefits of applying Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Extract to table grapes:
Increases vigour of root and shoot growth- Improves tolerance to abiotic stress
- Increases berry size and uniformity
- Reduces rachis and berry browning
- Reduces loose berries
- Increases number of export quality bunches
- Enhances bunch colour at harvest
- Often improves fruit sugar levels at harvest
- Increases returns for the grower
Kelpak on table grape berry size % increase above standard grower practice.
Kelpak on table grape berry size % increase above standard grower practice.
0 % - 20 %
- +17FlameCHILE
- +16Red GlobeCHILE
- +17CrimsonCHILE
- +13TimcoCHILE
- +9RubyUSA
- +12SuperiorCHILE
- +5Arra SweetiesSA
- +9Sweet GlobeSA
- +20ItaliaItaly
- +9ThompsonCHILE
| Category | Kelpak on table grape berry size % increase above standard grower practice. |
|---|---|
| Flame (CHILE) | +17 |
| Red Globe (CHILE) | +16 |
| Crimson (CHILE) | +17 |
| Timco (CHILE) | +13 |
| Ruby (USA) | +9 |
| Superior (CHILE) | +12 |
| Arra Sweeties (SA) | +5 |
| Sweet Globe (SA) | +9 |
| Italia (Italy) | +20 |
| Thompson (CHILE) | +9 |
Improving Berry Size
Berry size – Chile.
Increase above standard grower practice
Berry size – Chile.
0 % - 17 %
- Flame +17%
- Thompson +9%
- Red Globe +16%
- Superior +12%
- Crimson +17%
| Category | Berry size – Chile. |
|---|---|
| Flame | +17% |
| Thompson | +9% |
| Red Globe | +16% |
| Superior | +12% |
| Crimson | +17% |
- VARIETY
Timco
REDUCED RACHIS BROWNING
↓
REGION
67%Chile
- VARIETY
Sweet Celebration
REDUCED RACHIS BROWNING
↓
REGION30%South Africa
- VARIETY
Thompson
REDUCE LOOSE BERRIES
↓
REGION45%Chile
- VARIETY
Sweet Globe
REDUCED BERRY BROWNING
↓
REGION49%South Africa
Recommended application rates.
Berry set:
For improved berry size spray from berry set 3 to 4 times at 10 to 14 day intervals.
Veraison:
For excellent brix and uniform colour spray at veraison.
Important:
Maintain Kelpak at 1:300 dilution - do not dilute more than 1 L in 1000 L water. For electrostatic applications use 4-5 L/
Kelpak + forchlorfenuron on bunch weight (g).
Bigger bunches mainly due to increased berry size FCF at 7.5–10 ppm at ±10mm and Kelpak at 3x3L/ha at ±10mm; +10d; +10d
Kelpak + forchlorfenuron on bunch weight (g).
Control · FCF · Kelpak + FCF
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.
