Cherry

, usually referred to as wild cherry, sweet cherry, or gean, is a species of cherry and a flowering plant that belong to the rose family of Rosaceae . [...] and northern Iran. Cherries even grow in a small and isolated cluster in the western Himalaya. The sweet cherry is regarded as the most important ancestor [...] cherry and it is one of two cherry varieties most of the current commercial, edible cherry cultivars derive from. The other variety is the sour cherry

Diamond back moth

xylostella) is suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] are like those of the males. The back is marked with a broad cream or light brown band along the back, which is sometimes constricted to form one or more

100% Sustainable Agriculture

experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient and productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners [...] Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

product against whitefly in tomato that is effective and, unlike other products, also has a low MRL, which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. However [...] Whitefly is and remains a pernicious pest for growers of tomatoes and other crops. This is further aggravated by the fact that there are almost no effective [...] Roots Growers grows the Piccolo variety, a mini vine cherry tomato. In this segment is plant protection in particular a crucial factor. ‘We obviously want our

Trichoderma harzianum

If the crop cycle is long it is advised to perform regular applications with Trianum-P to keep a high number of change to maintain a solid barrier around [...] harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties. This fungus is known for [...] substrate or applied in furrow at sowing using a granulator Trianum is most effective when used preventive: a good and early colonization of the root system

Wheat

About Wheat ( Triticum spp., most commonly T. aestivum ) is a cereal grain, but botanically a particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat [...] Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about [...] May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually lasting longer than a week), because not all flowers of one single plant open

Vidi Terrum

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 [...] plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the [...] plant with extra energy for the formation of fruit, tubers or bulbs. Energy is provided by the free L-amino acids in the product. Plants can take up Vidi

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has [...] product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain [...] it is possible to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on investment. With Chrysopa-E, you have a very

Tomato leaf miner

that emerges from its tunnel just prior to pupating, is known as a prepupa. This stage lasts only a few hours. [...] plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels [...] except with ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be completely destroyed as a result of the direct damage caused

Circular scale

mm in diameter with a slightly raised, sub-central point which is sometimes pale. When the scale is lifted, the insect beneath is yellow and up to 1.7 [...] General The circular scale, Chrysomphalus aonidum is a tropical species, native to the Oriental region but it has been dispersed widely in tropical and [...] 7 mm long. The adult male is 0.7 mm long and has a single pair of wings. First-instar nymphs are 0.3 mm long and have legs, but soon settle to form circular