Seedling dip
Dip seedling tray or seedling roots in 1% Kelpak solution before plant-out.
Crop information
Benefits of Kelpak on Tomatoes
Field trials conducted in South Africa and Europe demonstrate the many benefits of applying Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Extract on tomatoes, including:
Increases vigour of root and shoot growth- Improves resistance to nematode infestation
- Increases fruit size and number, and total yield
- Produces higher early harvest yields
- Increases shelf life of fruit by up to 1 week
Global Kelpak trials on tomatoes various applications rates
% Yield increase above standard grower practice
0 % - 31 %
- +23%South Africa2 L/ha × 3–5
- +31%Philippines2 L/ha × 3
- +10%California2–2.5 L/ha × 2
| Category | % Yield increase above standard grower practice |
|---|---|
| South Africa (2 L/ha × 3–5) | +23% |
| Philippines (2 L/ha × 3) | +31% |
| California (2–2.5 L/ha × 2) | +10% |
Kelpak improves shelf-life (days)
0 days - 10 days
- +5 days3 × foliar
- +7 days5 × foliar
- +6 daysSoil drench
- +10 daysDip + 3 × foliar
| Category | Kelpak improves shelf-life (days) |
|---|---|
| 3 × foliar | +5 days |
| 5 × foliar | +7 days |
| Soil drench | +6 days |
| Dip + 3 × foliar | +10 days |
Recommended application rates
Foliar spray
Follow up with a 2 L/
Repeat foliar spray
Repeat foliar spray once or twice at 14 day intervals.
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.
