Flowering potted plants

well known and popular for its large red, white and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering plants and belongs to the [...] grown indoors and are used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that [...] aped. These flowers have five or more petals and their colour varies from white to pink, red, orange, peach, yellow and purple. Phalaenopsis is also known

Cucumber

offers a sustainable solution. Anagyrus vladimiri ( Citripar ), a parasitic wasp, and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri ( Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L ), a predatory [...] Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps [...] mites and other pest mites , thrips , and whiteflies , which can swiftly devastate entire fields if left unchecked. Concurrently, bacterial and fungal

Cabbage

Cabbage About Cabbage or headed cabbage (consisting of various cultivars of Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This [...] consumption. Cabbage heads come in various sizes and their weight usually varies between 0.5 to 4 kilograms (or 1-9 lbs).

Shore fly

diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs also [...] and the adult fly. The eggs are laid singly and are bean-shaped. A first instar larva is translucent white. Second instar larvae are brownish, less translucent [...] about 4 to 5 mm long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous eyes. The wings have grey-brown patches

How to protect bumblebees from heat

temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool [...] ensure effective pollination to support crop production and maintain high yields for growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect to bumblebees [...] activity and efficiency, including bumblebees. High heat levels can affect bumblebees' foraging behavior, decrease their energy levels, and limit their

Cannabis

healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different pests and diseases that can cause problems. Biological control is a key component [...] Deltatrap , Funnel Trap) or sticky traps (Horiver) play a crucial role in monitoring and scouting for plant pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps [...] infections, mold, and other fungal diseases. These diseases can make the plants weaker, slow down their growth, and affect the leaves and buds if you don't

Radish

varieties that all vary in flavour, colour, size and time it takes to mature. The vegetable has a particular sharp or sometimes pungent flavour that derives from [...] oil. Other varieties are developed for sprouting and their roots and leaves are consumed either cooked or cold. [...] produced by the plant, namely glucosinolate, myrosinase, and isothiocyanate. Radish is now produced and consumed in all parts of the world. The seeds are used

Strawberry

curling leaves, stunted development, and the development of honeydew, a sticky substance that attracts ants and is a substrate for the growth of sooty mould [...] management ( IPM ) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence of various pests and diseases. Common pests [...] spider mites and other pest mites , thrips and whiteflies . These pests can cause significant damage to the plants, leading to reduced yields and compromised

Crop Protection

against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving [...] pollinators, and strengthens crop resilience. Advantages Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect management [...] harmful fungi and soil-borne pathogens. Microbial products such as beneficial fungi and bacteria strengthen plant defenses, suppress diseases, and improve root

Blueberry aphid

blueberries and is a vector of blueberry scorch virus. Life cycle and appearance of Blueberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless [...] Peak aphid densities are reached in June and July. Sexual adults are produced in September and October and the sexual females lay eggs on blueberry bushes [...] The blueberry aphid, Ericaphis fimbriata or Ericaphis scammelli , is most likely of North American origin and was probably introduced into Europe with