• Vidi Terrum

  by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Terrum does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation [...] from 3-5 litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the product Always add Vidi Terrum to the irrigation

• Cotton aphid

  population. Large individuals (up to 1.8 mm long) are usually dark green to black, while aphids produced in overcrowded colonies at a high temperature can be much [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess [...] Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses reproduction takes place by

• Cabbage moth

  youngest a transparent yellow to grey-green with a characteristic brown-black head capsule. After the third moult, the caterpillar is green with a dark back [...] segments gives them a characteristic ringed appearance. Pupation takes place in the ground. The pupae are approximately 2 cm long and a glossy brown colour [...] The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is a highly polyphagous defoliator. Besides being a major cabbage pest, it feeds on 70 plants of 22 families, among

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the [...] in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill [...] recounts. The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants

• Crop Protection

  benefits. Lower risk to human health Biological crop protection poses minimum to no risks to growers and consumers. It reduces exposure to toxic chemicals, [...] own mechanisms to control pests and safeguard crops. It promotes ecological balance, minimizes harm to non-target species, and supports long-term sustainability [...] t interval – Safe to apply up to harvest with no waiting period. Low resistance risk – Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports

• Spider mites and other mites

  effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control [...] of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few days to a couple of weeks, again depending on environmental [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u

• Foot rot of cereals

  is a significant concern for cereal crop growers worldwide. This disease primarily affects the roots and lower stem of cereal plants, leading to rotting [...] becomes obvious from late stem extension onwards. It results in dark-brown staining of the lower nodes. Long dark streaks may also appear at the stem base [...] Foot rot of cereals Microdochium nivale , a fungal pathogen responsible for causing foot rot in cereals, has a lifecycle showing complex interactions with

• Horiver Drystick

  hotspots use one Horiver Drystick per 2 to 20 m 2 Notes In contrast to Horiver Wetstick , the glue of Horiver Drystick does not come off on your hands Horiver [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis White: Lygus spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene [...] areas near doors, gable ends and lateral ventilation openings Attach traps to wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  the plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves, flowers and fruits. Roots also excrete [...] paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners, in [...] underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving the best possible yield and quality

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, [...] In 2015 it began to support a horizontal hive placement system by Metazet for optimal placement under artificial light. It then continued to investigate [...] beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on