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Effect of a seaweed concentrate on the growth and yield of three varieties of Capsicum annuum
GD Arthur, WA Stirk, J van Staden
Abstract
The effect of different modes
of application of Kelpak on the growth and yield of three varieties of greenhouse
cultivated peppers was investigated. In most instances, application of Kelpak
improved the marketable fruit yield. A combined treatment of dipping the
seedlings in 0.4% Kelpak solution for 2h prior to transplanting followed
by three applications of 0.4% Kelpak as a foliar spray during the growth
of the plants significantly increased the number and size of the marketable
fruit.
South African Journal of Botany 2002, 69(2): 207–211
of application of Kelpak on the growth and yield of three varieties of greenhouse
cultivated peppers was investigated. In most instances, application of Kelpak
improved the marketable fruit yield. A combined treatment of dipping the
seedlings in 0.4% Kelpak solution for 2h prior to transplanting followed
by three applications of 0.4% Kelpak as a foliar spray during the growth
of the plants significantly increased the number and size of the marketable
fruit.
South African Journal of Botany 2002, 69(2): 207–211
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South African Journal of Botany. ISSN: 0254-6299