Maximize pollination in tomato

the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used strategically in combination [...] n with the right practices, they can significantly enhance fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide you with valuable insights, step-by-step [...] pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately

Root and crown rot of strawberry

New diseases in strawberry have been ascribed to Pestalotiopsis clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands [...] Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such as leaf spot of strawberry and fruit rot reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is [...] appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces ascospores and conidia, but their role in the epidemic

Mycotal in Salad Crops

target concentration of 0.1% (1 g/l), with a maximum permitted individual dose of 2 kg/ha in 2000 l water Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant surfaces [...] Make the most of Mycotal in your salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is [...] surfaces is essential in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray nozzles giving a droplet size range of 50-100 µm; angle spray nozzles

Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

tank with half the required amount of water Add the correct amount of Vidi Fol to the water Mix thoroughly Fill the tank with the remaining amount of water [...] All crops. Mode of action Fulvic acids improve permeability the of cell membranes, leading to better transport of nutrients. This results in higher photosynthesis [...] Presentation Liquid with strong mint scent. Content 1% fulvic acid in herbal extract. Downloads Using Fortafol with Strawberry in Coir Preparation Foliar

Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m [...] many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK [...] UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing

Veni Calcium

litres/ha Applications should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] application tank with half the required amount of water Add the required amount of Veni Calcium to the water Mix thoroughly Add the remaining amount of water Apply [...] Veni Calcium provides a direct source of calcium to the plant which can easily be taken up. Crops All crops. Mode of action Veni Calcium is applied as

Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops. In 2016 [...] sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] Swirski Ulti-Mite . Since its market debut in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has become one of our most frequently produced beneficials

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

store a proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer [...] sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial [...] insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is

Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

monitoring adults of several species. Installing a range of different traps in problem areas at the beginning of the season can help with identification, [...] leaves, or flowers, that have been spun together, in holes in stems, flowers, or fruit, or in the bark of trees. Important species include light brown apple [...] that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their forewings are mostly shades of brown and

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

Together with Stefan Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] use Trianum. A combination of this product and growing-based interventions keeps levels of Phythium at a very acceptable level. Treatment with Trianum is