• Pepper

  includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper [...] seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties [...] varieties grown in commercial greenhouses are supported to prevent damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  tunnels or open fields, or in consistently humid environments. Its patented system safeguards predatory mites from both excessive moisture and dehydration [...] of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial compostable foil, allows predatory mites to thrive and build strong [...] withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out and perform less

• Conifer

  are also referred to as Pinophyta, Coniferophyta or Coniferae . The plants are so-called gymnosperms or seed-bearing vascular plants. This means that their [...] not enclosed in an ovary. All existing conifers are perennial, woody plants and secondary growth occurs in the development of conifers. Conifers are usually

• Cut flowers

  more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea, or Hydrangea , has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species [...] flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant [...] from America, from northern Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  conditions, and chemical influences, can impact plant health and reduce the number of healthy flowers. Regular monitoring, appropriate care, and prompt action [...] healthy crop and improved pollination outcomes. Positioning and visibility of hives To facilitate effective communication between bumblebees and humans, it [...] against condensation and rainwater will help prevent damage and ensure the well-being of the bumblebee colony. Proper hive maintenance and regular checks are

• Biological seed treatment

  microbes like fungi and bacteria, as well as plant extracts and algae extracts. Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. [...] crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances crop yields while helping plants to fight off plant pathogens and minimize biotic stress; [...] roots and protect the crop during the entire growing season. Seed treatment increases the availability of plant nutrients in the root system and increases

• Eggplant

  Eggplant or aubergine ( Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia [...] is called eggplant and in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to [...] to the tomato and potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft seeds. These seeds

• Black currant

  both central and northern Europe and northern Asia. The plants grows well in damp and fertile soils. During summer, clusters of small and glossy black [...] along the stems. These can be picked by hand or by machine. The berries are extremely rich in vitamin C and polyphenol phytochemicals. Nowadays, black currants [...] About The black currant ( Ribes nigrum ) is a woody shrub and the plant is well known for its savory berries. It belongs to the family of Grossulariaceae

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  winter and early spring Many pests, including aphids , mites, and various larvae, can survive the winter in various life stages, such as eggs or dormant [...] colour and growth, so when scouting for seedling diseases look for yellowing, wilted, stunted, or dead plants. In general, certain weather and soil conditions [...] under cool and wet conditions during the winter months. The symptoms are apparent in winter and early spring. Early symptoms are yellowing and browning of

• Sweet pepper

  vanilla/white and yellow to orange, green and red and even dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. [...] About The sweet pepper, also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum