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Applying Kelpak
Liquid Fertilizer

EASY TO APPLY WITH MOST STANDARD APPLICATION METHODS

Kelpak’s efficiency as a cost effective agricultural fertiliser has been scientifically proven internationally in numerous research programs under differing climatic conditions and on a wide variety of crops. This natural product has a broad application base, is easy to apply and is compatible with most crop protection chemicals and foliar feeds. View application rates and timing below:

  • Turbo Mist Spray

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate is compatible with most foliar application methods such as the various turbo fan types. Sprays vary from 2-4 pts/Ac. The ratio of Kelpak to water needs to be increased to maintain a 1:300 dilution when volumes above 1000 pts/Ac are used.

    turbo mist
  • Electrostatic Sprayer

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate can be used in electrostatic sprayers without causing clogging or blockages. Electrostatic sprayers are mostly used in table grapes at a rate of 4-5 pts/A, and applied in about 10-15 gal water/Ac.

    electrostatic irrigation
  • Drip Irrigation

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate is applied using drip irrigation methods. Apply as pulse at the end of irrigation cycle and do not dilute more than 1:1000.

    drip irragation
  • Aerial Application

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate can also be used in standard aerial applications. Standard rates for foliar application apply. Usually aerial sprays are applied in approximately 8 gallons water per acre.

    aerial spray
  • Root Soak

    Bare roots from trees or plants can be soaked in a Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate solution of 1% before plant out.

  • Soil Drench

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate can be applied as soil drench around the root base of trees and plants or seedbeds in a 0.5-1% solution.

    soil drench
  • Seed Treatment

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate is highly effective as a direct seed dip for coating before planting. Seed coating is recommended at a rate of 6 - 8 fl.Oz / Wct of seed.

    seed dip
  • In Furrow Spray

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate can be used as an alternative to dipping, one can spray seed with Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate at a rate of 1-2 pt/Ac directly in the furrow with planter equipment.

    furrow spray
  • Seedling Tray Dip

    Kelpak Liquid Seaweed Concentrate can be used as seedling tray dip. Immerse seedling tray in a 1% solution or apply as a light hand-watering.

    seed tray
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Consistent results

Kelpak's efficacy and cost efficiency have led to its position as the market leader in numerous countries worldwide. We recommend that the Kelpak application guide is closely followed and any conditions indicated, such as time of day, temperature and weather are monitored so as to ensure consistent results, as these can affect the product's efficacy.

Application rates and timing:

CROP RATE APPLICATION
ALFALFA 2–3 pts/Ac Spray 21 days after emergence and repeat after each cutting
ASPARAGUS 2 pts/Ac Spray after first spear emergence
Repeat 2 to 3 times 14 days apart
BARE ROOT TRANSPLANTS 4 pts/
50 gal		 Dip roots of plants for 5 seconds prior to transplant
BEANS: GREEN, DRY, SOY 2 pts/Ac Spray after 3rd trifoliate and repeat pre-bloom
BERRIES: BLUE, BUSH, CANE 3 pts/Ac Spray at start of bloom and repeat at petal fall and pink fruit stages
and 3 pts/Ac Spray new growth and repeat twice 21 days apart
CARROTS 2 pts/Ac Spray at 3 to 4 leaf and repeat twice 14 days apart
CEREALS:
CORN, WHEAT, BARLEY,
CANOLA/OILSEED RAPE		 1 pt/Ac Apply at 1 L/ha with planter as an in-furrow spray
and 2 pts/Ac Foliar spray at 4 to 5 leaf stage
CUCURBITS:
ALL MELONS, CUCUMBER,
PUMPKIN, WATERMELON, ZUCCHINI		 1:100 Transplants: Dip the seedlings in seedling tray in 1% Kelpak or water trays directly before transplanting
and 2–3 pts/Ac Follow up with a foliar spray 14 days later and repeat the foliar spray 14–21 days later
and 2–3 pts/Ac Direct seeding: Apply as a foliar spray at the 3 to 4-leaf stage and repeat the foliar application twice at 14 day intervals
GARLIC 4 pts/
50 gal		 Soak seed cloves for 6 hours before planting
and 2–3 pts/Ac Spray at 3rd leaf and repeat twice 14 days apart
GRAPES: TABLE, WINE, RAISIN
RACHIS STRETCHING		 2–3 pts/Ac Spray at 2 to 5 inch shoot growth and repeat 10 to 14 days later
BERRY SIZING 3–4 pts/Ac Spray from berry set 3 to 4 times at 10 to 14 day intervals
and 4–5 pts/Ac As above with electrostatic applicators
BRIX AND COLOR DEVELOPMENT 3–4 pts/Ac Spray at veraison and repeat 10 to 14 days later
LEAFY GREENS:
BROCCOLI, BRUSSELS SPROUT,
CABBAGE, CAULIFLOWER		 1:100 Transplants: Dip seedling tray roots or roots of plants from seedbed before plant-out
and 2–3 pts/Ac Spray 14 days after plant-out and repeat once or twice at 14 day intervals
LETTUCE: CHINESE, LEAF AND HEAD 2–3 pts/Ac Direct seeding: Spray at 4 to 5 leaf and repeat twice 14 to 21 days apart
MINT: PEPPERMINT, SPEARMINT 2 pts/Ac Spray over stolons/rhizomes at planting. Spray established plants at 2 to 4 inch growth stage
NURSERY 4 pts/
50 gal		 Water trays or pots in spring and repeat 21 days before transplant
ONIONS 2–3 pts/Ac Spray at 3rd leaf and repeat twice 14 days apart
ORNAMENTAL PLANTS 4 pts/
50 gal 		Water transplant pots before transplant
and 1 pt/
50 gal 		Add to spray solution of pesticides or foliar nutrients
PEAS 2 pts/Ac Spray after 3rd trifoliate and repeat pre-bloom
PEPPERS 2–3 pts/Ac Spray at 4th leaf and repeat twice 14 days apart
POTATOES 1–2 pts/Ac Spray as band application on seed piece at planting
and 2–3 pts/Ac Spray 21 days after emergence
and 2 pts/Ac
 Spray again 35 days after emergence
RICE 2 pts/
100 gal
 Add to seed soak water before sowing
and 2–3 pts/Ac
 Apply by air start of tillering and repeat start of panicle emergence
STRAWBERRIES 3 pts/Ac Transplant dip: Dip runners/explants in a 1% Kelpak solution before plant-out
and 3 pts/Ac Early growth: Spray 3 weeks after plant-out
and 3 pts/Ac At 1st flower: Spray at flowering or +3 weeks after previous application. Spray every 3 weeks thereafter
SUGAR BEET 3–4 pts/Ac Spray at 4-pair-leaf stage
TOMATOES: FRESH, PROCESSED 1:100 dilution Seedling dip: Water seedling trays or roots with a 1% Kelpak solution before plant-out
and 2–3 pts/Ac Foliar spray: Follow up with a foliar spray 14 days after transplant. Repeat once or twice at 14 day intervals
TREES: NEW PLANTINGS 4 pts/
50 gal 		Dip bare roots of nursery trees in solution before transplanting
ALMONDS, APPLE, APRICOT,
NECTARINE, PEACH, PEAR,
PISTACHIO, PLUM, PURNE		 2–3 pts/Ac Spray at 30% bloom and repeat 2 to 3 times 14 to 21 days apart
CHERRY 3 pts/Ac Spray between white bud and full flower stages
and 3 pts/Ac Spray at petal fall
and 3 pts/Ac Spray at shuck split
and 3 pts/Ac Spray at straw colour stage. Repeat the application 7 - 10 days later
HAZELNUT 3 pts/Ac Spray at first fully developed leaves
and 3 pts/Ac Spray at development of nut clusters
and 3 pts/Ac Spray at nut expansion
WALNUT, PECAN 3 pts/Ac Spray when catkins are at 50% elongation
and 3 pts/Ac Spray at 50% pistillate flowering
and 3 pts/Ac Spray 2 weeks after nut set
2 pts/Ac Nursery trees: Reduce transplant shock at orchard establishment. Apply after transplant
AVOCADO, CITRUS 3 pts/Ac Spray with start of each foliar flush and repeat 21 days later
TURF: SPORTSFIELDS, FAIRWAYS 2 pts/Ac Apply at start of spring growth and after mid-summer heat stress
GOLF GREENS 2 fluid oz/
1000 sq ft 		Apply evenly in 2–5 gal water
NEW ESTABLISHMENT 4 fluid oz/
1000 sq ft 		Apply evenly in 2–5 gal water
APPLY IN ENOUGH WATER FOR ADEQUATE COVERAGE | SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE