Crop information
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
Kelpak on potato yields globally | % above control
Recommended application rates
Planting: Spray at 1% in-furrow : Spray 1 L/ha with fungicide on seed potatoes at planting.
Foliar: At 15 cm crown diameter : Spray 2 - 4 L/ha after emergence at 12 - 15 cm crown diameter.
Foliar: At tuber set : Spray 2 L/ha again at tuber set or 14 days later.