KeyPlex defensive protein technology is a patented blend of micronutrients and alpha-keto acids that enhances plant vigor, increases yield and affords control of damaging diseases in many fruit and vegetable crops. Scientific data indicate that KeyPlex elicits the production of defensive proteins, stimulates crops to resist infection by disease and overcomes the damaging effects of environmental stresses.

• Tomato Applications
• Onion Applications
• Snap Bean Applications
• Cucumber and Squash Applications

KeyPlex defensive protein technology is a patented blend of micronutrients and alpha-keto acids that enhances plant vigor, increases yield and affords control of damaging diseases in many fruit and vegetable crops. Scientific data indicate that KeyPlex elicits the production of defensive proteins, stimulates crops to resist infection by disease and overcomes the damaging effects of environmental stresses.

Tomato Applications

Tomatoes treated with KeyPlex 350 proved to yield more staked tomatoes than the water control and several other bio-stimulant/growth regulator class compounds in an experiment at the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center. Three crop cycles showed that KeyPlex 350 gave the largest yield overall of extra large, large and total marketable tomatoes. (See below for a link to the full text of this research finding .)

Tomato growers report excellent results from programmed foliar applications of KeyPlex 350 at the four-leaf stage (for direct-seeded tomatoes) or one week after lining cut transplants. Subsequent applications can be made at one-week intervals until 10-15 weeks before harvest.

The only EPA approved micronutrient biopesticide, KeyPlex is a safe alternative to traditional products. It is the right balance and the most potent micronutrient available for most crops today.

Timing 4-6 leaf stage or after transplant Pre-bloom Post-bloom

Rate 1-2 quarts per acre 1-2 quarts per acre 1-2 quarts per acre

Onions Applications

KeyPlex 350, when used as directed, will result in higher crop yields as well as plants that are better able to withstand environmental stress.

Spray applications should begin at the three leaf stage of growth, just as bulbs are beginning to form. Subsequent sprays may be applied at two week intervals until just before harvest.

Timing 3 leaf stage (bulbing) Every 2 weeks thereafter

Rate 1 quart per acre 1 quart per acre

Snap Bean Applications

(includes bush, wax, pole and Italian)

When used as recommended, KeyPlex 350 will increase crop yields and afford plants greater ability to withstand environmental stress.

Spray applications of KeyPlex 350 should begin when the first or second trifoliate leaf is formed. At least two sprays are applied prior to full bloom. Subsequent sprays may be applied seven to days apart until just before harvest.

Apply in the planting furrow at the rate of one quart in 100 gallons of water per acre, making sure the KeyPlex is well mixed and thoroughly in solution. The first foliar application should be made at the start of the bloom period when beans are set.

Program 1.

Timing 1st or 2nd trifoliate leaf Start of first bloom Include in every spray thereafter

Rate 1 quart per acre 1-2 pints per acre 1-2 pints per acre

Program 2.

Timing Planting- in the furrow Start of first bloom End of bloom period

Rate 1 quart per acre 1 quart per acre 1 quart per acre

Cucumber and Squash Applications

Research and field trials of KeyPlex 350 on cucurbits have resulted in higher yields when used as recommended. In addition, plants withstand stresses of weather extremes better than untreated trees, often making the difference between having a crop and not having a crop.

Spray applications of KeyPlex should begin at the four to six leaf stage of growth. At least two sprays are applied prior to full bloom. Subsequent sprays may be applied seven to ten days apart until just before harvest.

Timing 4–6 leaf stage Stage of first bloom Include in every spray thereafter

Rate 1-2 pints per acre 1 quart per acre 1-2 pints per acre