• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the [...] converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus [...] plants are in the greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  Phytonemus pallidus , is a very tiny mite, only just visible to the naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be concentrated [...] strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult thrips will cause plant damage, by piercing cells on the leaf surface, and sucking out the contents. This causes [...] silver-grey spots on the leaves, with dark green spots of frass, and feeding marks to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent. Although

• Trianum-P

  better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under [...] has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron available for the plant to take up. Pack size 500 gram and 5 kg bags with a [...] depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended dosage for each crop and situation Consult

• Early blight

  two to three days later and sporulation within five days. Infection is both direct and through wounds and stomata. Spores are dispersed by wind and in some [...] Conidia and mycelium overwinter in the soil and on crop residues and cause primary infection of the leaves. Survival can be several years, up to eight years [...] potato and carrot). Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection

• Caterpillars

  leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding reduces photosynthesis, weakens plants and directly affects [...] contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and can devour large amounts of plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful [...] on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute [...] contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused by the two-spotted [...] successful collaboration To reduce the burden of acaricides and other chemical pesticides, and consequently produce safer and better quality food, Chula Brand

• Powdery mildew

  apple, pear, outdoor grown rose and other Rosaceae , the fungus causing powdery mildew is extremely sensitive to water and ‘hides’ on the underside of the [...] clothing. How to prevent Powdery mildew Use resistant cultivars whenever available Extra Silicon and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it [...] it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  on and growing lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing [...] hours shortening and temperatures beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing [...] greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 16, 2021

  year, we were only allowed to use Thripex (the predatory mite N. cucumeris ) and were restricted in the types of different mites to control pests like thrips [...] on different pest species such as thrips , but also spider mites , whiteflies , gall mites and russet mites. It also feeds on pollen and fungi and hence [...] es before it can be used and that is where Anso-Mite comes in to fill the gap early in the growing season.’ Natural range and crop Anso-Mite is a natu

• Dacnusa sibirica

  evening The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as [...] suitable hosts are very rapidly located. They use the antennae and ovipositor to find a mine and a leaf miner larva. Dacnusa sibirica displays host discrimination; [...] Life cycle and appearance of Dacnusa sibirica The life cycle of Dacnusa sibirica consists of an egg, a larva, a pupa and an adult. In order to see the eggs