• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  occurs. After fertilization there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and [...] for example is actively involved in pollen germination and seed, fruit and nut development. When the flowers are opening, active pollination is needed. Most [...] terrestris Veni Calcium Vidi Terrum Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy

• Click beetles

  darker head. Larval development takes 4 to 5 years. When fully grown the larvae pupate in the soil in summer. The adults appear about 4 weeks after pupation [...] with a hard exoskeleton, with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning death and then suddenly propel [...] into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click beetles Adult

• Pepper

  and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically grown as summer annuals. Pepper plants are [...] has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment.

• Woolly apple aphid

  General The woolly aphid, Eriosoma lanigerum , is a serious worldwide apple pest. It is probably of North American origin and has been distributed to other [...] seen, mainly on spurs and branches. Many generations occur during the summer months, also on new growth. Water shoots arising from the trunk or main branches [...] by masses of white, mealy wax. The siphunculi are pore-like and the cauda is small. Eriosoma lanigerum overwinters as “naked” nymphs (without wax covering)

• Cerall

  The bacteria present in Cerall will stay inactive when the seeds are stored dry. After sowing, when water availability increases, the bacteria will become [...] Cerall is a biological seed treatment that protects seeds against fungal diseases, hence supports growth and development of young cereal plants up to the [...] Tilletia caries ) and glume blotch ( Septoria nodorum ). Crops Winter wheat, summer wheat, spelt, rye, triticale. Mode of action Cerall offers both an immediate

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  compost, aphid control is expected to become a greater requirement going forward, and spider mite can make an appearance in the summer. “Generally, as part [...] work well on them, but it is very important to get them applied early on so they can establish. If you end up firefighting, it is too late.” As well as m [...] over the summer help to boost the plant’s resistance.” At the end of the season with the arrival of winter, a clean-up insecticide spray programme is employed

• Pine processionary moth

  the full-grown caterpillar is about 40 mm in length. The head capsule is black. The body of the first-instar caterpillar is dull apple-green. After the [...] nests, which enlarge until the fourth instar when the definitive winter nest is built. In general, this is situated at the branch tips in the upper part [...] processionary moth (Thaumetopoea pityocampa), is a major pest of pine trees around the Mediterranean Sea. It is most conspicuously damaging on pine plantations

• Chrysanthemum

  called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and [...] purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple [...] the majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial

• Tomato moth

  the body is a glossy green. Later, a conspicuous yellow longitudinal stripe with black dots above is visible on either side. The yellow stripe is bordered [...] tomato moth (Lacanobia oleracea) is a particularly a pest in greenhouses but can also inflict damage on outdoor crops. It is a polyphagous species feeding [...] Lacanobia oleracea) is found throughout Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, temperate North Asia and Central Asia, northern India, China, Korea and Japan

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  temperature of 15 ºC for optimal plant development. When your crop is healthy and the average 24-hour temperature is at least 15 ºC, you can ensure that there won't [...] When temperatures drop during the winter months, bumblebees face challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand [...] es: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered