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SEAPLEX™ OG-102 Organic Farmers Concentrate for General Use

CERTIFYED PATHOGEN FREE

SEAPLEX™ is derived from marine plants and Humic acid harvested from the nutrient. Consistent use of SEAPLEX™ extract supplements a well-balanced crop nutrition program.  Use SEAPLEX™ to increase desirable yield, improve overall plant nutritional health, improve root growth and development, improve plant vigor, and maximize crop potential during periods of stresses.  To achieve the desired results, the levels of major and minor nutrients must be adequate to support the increase in production.  The following rates and timings of application are recommended for maximum efficacy.

Compatibility:SEAPLEX™ is compatible with most insecticides, fungicides and fertilizers.  Some pH adjustments may be required with acidic mixtures.  Add surfactants after the product has completely dissolved in the tank solution.  When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly mix SEAPLEX™ with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product.  If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a “jar” compatibility test is recommended.

Storage and Handling:This product contains a preservative but should be stored away from intense sunlight and heat.  Avoid spillage as product is very slippery and may create a hazard.

Directions for Use:  SEAPLEX™ fully dissolves in water and is suitable for use in liquid foliar, soil applied, and irrigation water applications.  Crop recommendations are provided on the following pages.

Foliar Applications:  Fill half the spray tank with water, begin agitating and gradually add recommended amount of SEAPLEX™ with remainder of water and spray solution.  Use enough water for good spray coverage.  The foliar spray should be applied as a fine mist, with low fluid velocity until the foliage is wet.  Do not foliar-apply during times of moisture or heat stress.   For best results apply during the cool part of the day or when temperatures are below 85 degrees Fahrenheit.  Do not spray just before or after rainfall or sprinkler irrigation.  Use a surfactant for maximum dispersal and leaf adherence.

Soil applications:  Soil applied treatments can be made by mixing with soil-applied fertility, directed sprays to the soil, sidedress treatments, applications through the irrigation systems or other methods which effectively apply SEAPLEX™ to the soil.  When making irrigation treatments dilute 1 part SEAPLEX™ with at least 5 parts water before adding to the supply tank.  Continuous agitation of the supply tank is recommended.  SEAPLEX™ can be applied through drip, microject, sprinkle, overhead, furrow, flood and other types of irrigation at the suggested rates.  For micro sprinkler, solid set or drip irrigation, apply after the system is fully pressurized, inject finished solution for at least one hour and follow with clean water for at least two hours.  Avoid heavy irrigations immediately following application.

Rooting/Transplant Solution:  To encourage root growth of new transplants, treat roots with a solution of SEAPLEX™ at the rate of 40 to 100 milliliters per 10 liters of water prior to transplanting.

Late Season and Post-Harvest Applications:SEAPLEX™is an excellent way to stimulate root growth and prepare perennial crops for next season’s early growth.  Apply to the soil or foliar using above methods.

ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE IMMEDIATELY PRIOR OR FOLLOWING STRESS PERIODS SUCH AS CHILL OR DROUGHT.

GENERAL APPLICATION RATES

CROPS Dosage per application General recommendations
Strawberries, 

Vegetable Crops, Corn,

Soybeans, Cotton, Peanuts, Potatoes and Herbs

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application Apply SEAPLEX™ starting at planting with repeat treatments every 7-30 days.  Applications can be made either foliar or to the soil.  Apply 3-5 days prior to an anticipated plant stress.
Woody Perennial Crops  (Trees, Vines, Bushes, etc.) 3.5 to 5.0 liters per hectare per application Apply SEAPLEX™starting at regrowth in the spring.  Repeat treatments every 7-30 days. At transplanting, a root treatment can be used (see page 1).  Post-harvest applications can be made every 1-4 weeks from harvest to dormancy. Applications can be made either foliar or to the soil.  Apply 3-5 days prior to an anticipated plant stress.

SPECIFIC APPLICATION RATES

FRUIT CROPS Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Avocados 3.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at start of regrowth in the spring

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

3rd application:  2 weeks after petal fall

4th application:  before summer fruit drop

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Bushberries 

(Blueberry, Currant, Elderberry, Gooseberry, Huckleberry, etc.)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  4 weeks pre-bloom (soil)

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

3rd application:  petal fall

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Caneberries

(Blackberry, Caneberry , Loganberry, Raspberry, etc.)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at start of growth in the spring

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

3rd application:  petal fall

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Citrus

(Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes,

Mandarins, Oranges, etc.)

3.5 to 5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  start of growth in the spring (feather growth)

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

3rd application:  petal fall

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer

Fall:  apply with gibberellin sprays in mid and late season varieties

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Cranberries 3.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  4 weeks pre-bloom (soil)

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

3rd application:  petal fall

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

FRUIT CROPS (cont.) Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Grapes – Wine 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  2.5-10 cm shoot growth (foliar AND soil)

2nd application:  25-30 cm shoot growth (foliar AND soil)

3rd application:  5 days pre-bloom  (foliar)

Avoid foliar pre-bloom application in varieties that are prone to under shatter. Use high rate in pre-bloom sprays on varieties that tend to over shatter.

4th application:  ‘BB’ sized berries (2-3 mm) (foliar)

5th application:  veraison (foliar AND soil)

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Grapes 

(Table, Raisin and Juice)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  2.5-10 cm shoot growth (foliar AND soil)

2nd application:  25-30 cm shoot growth (foliar AND soil)

3rd application:  5 days pre-bloom (foliar)

Avoid foliar pre-bloom application in varieties that are prone to under shatter. Use high rate in pre-bloom sprays on varieties that tend to over shatter.

4th-6th applications:  sizing sprays (foliar)

7th application:  veraison (foliar AND soil)

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Kiwi 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at start of growth in the spring

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

3rd application:  petal fall

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Olives 3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  late winter (foliar)

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks through to harvest

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Figs 3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at start of growth in the spring

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Pome Fruits

(Apples, Pears and Quince)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  pre-pink

2nd application:  pink bud

3rd application:  7-10 days post petal fall

4th application:  1/2-3/4” fruit

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Stone Fruits

 (Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots,

Plums, and Prunes, etc.)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  pink or white bud

2nd application:  petal fall

3rd application:  jacket split

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Cherries 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  pink or white bud

2nd application:  petal fall to shuck fall

3rd application:  exposed young fruit

4th application:  straw colour

Apply with gibberellin sprays.  Avoid sprays after strawcolored fruit on non-gibberellin blocks where early market is desired.

Repeat during times of stress

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

FRUIT CROPS (cont.) Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Pomegranate 3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  start of growth in the spring

2nd application:  2 weeks pre-bloom

3rd application:  petal fall

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Strawberries 4.5 liters per hectare per application Pre-plant:  transplant treatment (see page 1)

Repeat:  soil applications every 14 days until harvest is complete

VEGETABLE CROPS Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Asparagus 3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application Pre-plant:  transplant treatment (see page 1)

1st application:  for newly established plants, make a  soil or foliar application at emergence

Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest is complete

Brassica Vegetables 

(Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower,

Collards, Cabbage Kale, and  Mustard Greens)

3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil or transplant treatment at plantingRepeat:  soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest is complete
Bulb Vegetables

(Garlic, Leeks, Onions, and Shallots)

3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest is complete
Corn

(fresh, sweet, and pop)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil treatment at planting

2nd application:  soil or foliar at the 30-60 cm stage

Cucurbit Vegetables

(Cantaloupe, Cucumbers, Gourds, Honeydew, Muskmelons, Squash, Pumpkins, and Watermelons)

3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil or transplant treatment at planting  Repeat soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest is complete
Fruiting Vegetables

(Eggplant, Fresh Tomatoes, 

Processing Tomatoes, and Peppers)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil or transplant treatment at planting Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest is complete.  Use adequate water for very good coverage.  Minimum 40 GPA for mature plants is recommended.
Leafy Vegetables

(Celery, Endive, Lettuce, Radicchio,

Rhubarb, Spinach, and Swiss Chard)

3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  foliar application at the 2-4 leaf stage

Repeat:  foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest is complete

Legume Vegetables

fresh, dry and processing

(Beans, Garbanzos, Lentils, Peas,  and Soybeans)

3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest
VEGETABLE CROPS (cont.) Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Peanuts 3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting

Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest

Potatoes 3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 21-30 days until harvest
Root and Tuber Vegetables

(Beets, Carrots, Ginger, Radishes,  Sweet Potatoes)

3 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 14-21 days until harvest
FIELD CROPS Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Alfalfa 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil or foliar application at planting or early season growth

Repeat:  soil or foliar applications after each cutting or every  3-4 weeks

Corn

(grain, feed, forage and silage)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil treatment at planting

2nd application:  soil or foliar application at the 30-60 cm stage

Cotton 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting

Repeat:  soil or foliar applications every 7-21 days

Hops 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at start of training in the spring

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks

Rice 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  30-40 days after seeding

2nd application:  at early panicle emergence

Soy Bean 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting

Repeat:  soil or foliar treatments 30-40 days after seeding or with the final glyphosate treatment

Wheat 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil applied treatment at planting

Repeat: soil or foliar treatments at the 15 and 30-45 cm growth stage

NUTS Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Hazelnuts 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at ovule growth initiation

2nd application:  first leaf expansion

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks until harvest

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Almonds 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  pink bud

2nd application:  petal fall

3rd application:  before summer heat stress (late May early June)

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Tree Nuts

(Cashews, Pecans, Walnuts, Chestnuts, etc.)

2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  1% bloom

2nd application:  30% bloom

3rd application:  2 weeks after previous application

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks  during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

Pistachios 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at early bud break

2nd application:  at bloom

3rd application:  fully leafed out

Repeat:  every 2-4 weeks during summer months

Post-harvest application:  2-4 weeks after harvest

OTHER Dosage per application Best use recommendations
Herbs and Spices 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  soil or transplant treatment at planting   Repeat:  applications every 14-21 days until harvest is complete
Vegetable Seed Crops all varieties 2.5 to 4.5 liters per hectare per application 1st application:  at planting (soil)

Repeat:  every 14-21 days

Apply as foliar spray pre-bloom and 7-10 days before beginning “dry down” prior to harvest.

Hydroponic Greenhouse Operations 0.035 to 0.07 milliliters  per liter of water In substrate culture systems, apply Seaplex™ continuously with each fertigation cycle.  In closed systems, Seaplex™ should be reapplied every 7 to 14 days.
Turf and Ornamentals Make a 0.1% to 0.3% solution of Seaplex™; apply liberally every 7 to 14 days.  Do not exceed 3.5 litres of product per hectare per application.

Note: For other application rates and stages on crops not listed above, consult your local dealer or contact info@organicgrowers.ag directly