Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

Kick-starts the productive status of a spent or stale substrate, by fuelling the formation of humic substances • has the potential to increase the dry matter [...] g/1000 plants) towards the end of the previous crop, followed by Fortafol-D®, as above For more information regarding the use of Fortafol-D® contact Koppert [...] supports the root zone • encourages root growth, cell activity and mineral uptake at this critical early stage of development • supports root development under

Pine processionary moth

but also during the following summer because of the persistence of allergenic hairs in the remains of winter nests The larvae of the Pine processionary [...] reducing the viability of oak trees. Life cycle and appearance of Pine processionary moth The female moth has a wingspan of 36-49 mm; the wingspan of the male [...] mimics the pine shoots. The larvae develop through five instars and the full-grown caterpillar is about 40 mm in length. The head capsule is black. The body

Mirical

M. pygmaeus from the tray into the crop. Hang the cardboard strips over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf at the top of the plant. The Macrolophus will climb [...] thinly (maximum 1 cm thick) to enable the predatory bugs to get out of the carrier material Dosage The dosage of Mirical depends on climate, crop and expected [...] Application Introduce Mirical at the beginning of the growing season and provide Entofood and/or Artefeed as a food source, as the predatory bug population needs

Spider mites and other mites

and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] on of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can

Plum

40 different species of plum currently exist. However, only two species, the hexaploid European plum ( Prunus domestica ) and the diploid Japanese plum [...] About A plum is a fruit that belongs to the subgenus Prunus as well as the genus Prunus . This fruit comes in many species, and taxonomists cannot agree [...] play a significant, commercial role. The plum is a drupe, so its firm and juicy flesh contains one single, hard seed. The plum is usually not too big (between

Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years [...] spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Download trial results Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus [...] capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults

Greenhouse crop pollination

cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural industry. For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge [...] pollination solutions for the horticultural industry. With decades of experience and extensive research, we have gained in-depth knowledge of pollinators and their [...] Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields

Potato

fruiting and the development of the potatoes. The plant’s flowers vary from white, pink, red or blue, to purple and have yellow stamens. After the flowering [...] an integral part of the world’s food supply and many people’s diet. In terms of volume, potato is the fourth-largest food crop in the world, after maize [...] came to Europe from Latin America in the second half of the 16th century. Potatoes as a food crop were introduced by the Spanish. Now this starchy, tuberous

Pepper

damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology [...] The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild [...] mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically

Cyclamen main pest pressures

level of pest present, will aid the calculation of the correct rates of natural enemies required. For further information please contact your local Koppert [...] 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 [...] to the flowers. Their life-cycle is very temperature-dependent. Although thrips can be found at lower temperatures of 10 o c, the ideal development conditions