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
Recommended application rates
Transplants: Dip the seedlings in seedling tray in 1% Kelpak or water trays directly before transplanting
Follow up with a 2 to 3 L/ha Kelpak foliar spray 14 days later and repeat the foliar spray
14–21 days later
Direct seeding: Apply Kelpak as a foliar spray at 2 to 3 L/ha at the 3 to 4-leaf stage and repeat the foliar application twice at 14 day intervals.
The use of a standard surfactant is recommended, while pH of spray solution should be below 7.
