1. AfriKelp® in Starter Treatment in Potatoes
Objective: Evaluate the effect of AfriKelp® under commercial conditions in potatoes.
Who: Afrikelp Germany
Where: Commercial farm, Rendel,
Germany
Study Design: Controlled field study
Variety: Agria
When: Summer 2012
+11.8 %
No.
Treatment
Yield (t/ha) 1
Control
49,3 2
Foliar spray (4 l/ha + 2 l/ha (14 d))
55,0
Conclusion:
The foliar application of 4 l of AfriKelp ® 14 days after emergence and 2 l of AfriKelp ® 14 days later increased yield per hectare by 11.8 % compared to the non treated standard production.