Bacterial spot

that causes bacterial leaf spot on peppers and tomatoes. Damage symptoms Xanthomonas vesicatoria in tomato causes small, water-soaked spots on leaves which [...] such as dead leaves In field-grown tomato and pepper rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity [...] appearance of Bacterial spot Xanthomonas vesicatoria survives on volunteer tomato plants in the field and on diseased plant debris. The bacteria are also

Grey mould

sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops Remove diseased plants or plant parts in a closed plastic bag In tomato: prune with a knife and not by hand, [...] found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs and crop residues or as sclerotia (drought- and cold-resistant structures) in the [...] causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato the fungus causes lesions on pruning wounds. These lesions may encircle

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

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 [...] two sections: one covering 7 hectares (crops without artificial lighting) and another covering 8 hectares (crops under artificial lighting). The second [...] 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, as we

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 [...] period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works [...] all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of

Consumers

question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural [...] pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has [...] already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care

Natupol Excel

for crops with a high amount of flowers per m² (35-60 flowers) per week, and for crops grown under artificial light or in warmer environments. Crops Crops [...] Crops with >35 flowers/m 2 /week, such as cherry tomatoes and snack tomatoes, (straw)berries. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees [...] stings Checklist growing lights Manual growing lights Pollination checklist Tomato Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures Application Place the

Natupol

range of crops, grown on surfaces bigger than 2000 m² and with approximately 25-35 flowers per m² per week. Crops Round, beef and plum tomatoes and other [...] other vegetable or fruit crops. Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting [...] a queen, workers, brood and sugar water. Downloads Pollination checklist Tomato Bumblebee stings Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures Application

Phytophthora blight

f.sp. infestans) is also known as Phytophthora blight, tomato blight, early / late blight tomato, potato blight and late / early blight of potato. Damage [...] a period of mass starvation caused by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora [...] temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts annually. These crops are distributed to markets [...] "We realized that incorporating pollinators and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José [...] learned to produce better, healthier food and nearly eliminate pesticides in tomato and cucumber production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho

Potato aphid

20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The adult potato aphid is a large, slender aphid with long, green cornicles