Crop information
Benefits of Kelpak on Rice
Kelpak trials on rice in South America, California and various countries in South East Asia show positive yield increases as well as several other benefits:
- Improves germination
- Improves root growth
- Increases tillering
- Increases number of panicles
- Increases yield
- Increases 1000 grain weight
- Reduces lodging
Global Rice Trial Sumamry | % above control
Recommended application rates
Sanitary seed soak: Germination : Soak seeds in Kelpak 1:400 dilution for improved germination & rooting.
Foliar: Start of tillering : Spray 2 L/ha ± 25 days after emergence or ± 15 days after transplant.
Foliar: At panicle initiation : Repeat foliar spray at 1 - 2 L/ha at start of panicle initiation.