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 [...] Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. Sativus ) is an edible root vegetable that belongs to the Brassicaceae family. This plant was already domesticated in Europe in [...] is now produced and consumed in all parts of the world. The seeds are used to produce oil. Other varieties are developed for sprouting and their roots and

Leek

vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, many different scientific names were used to identify various [...] plant that can be eaten is at times erroneously called a stem or stalk. This part is actually a bundle of leaf sheaths. This bundle is blanched by putting [...] around it (so-called ‘trenching’). The plant is usually sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted

Olive scale

oleae , is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest [...] are oval, 3-6 mm long and almost flat. Their shield is dark grey or brown to black and has two transverse crests and one median ridge that together form [...] main veins on the lower sides of mature leaves. Many young females migrate to twigs and branches later and remain there for the rest of their lives.

Horiver Rollertrap

crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm above the crop To assist with placement, insert a rod, or something similar, through the centre [...] staples or clips. It may be necessary to secure the Rollertrap mid run to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap after 10 months [...] thrips , leaf miners , fungus gnats. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Po

Plant Pests

often feed on plant tissues, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits. They can also transmit diseases to plants. Mites Plant-feeding mites, such as [...] infest plant roots, affecting the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients. Root-knot nematodes are a common example. [...] arachnids that pierce plant cells and suck out their contents, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits. Plant-parasitic nematodes Plant-parasitic nematodes

Leek moth

but mature larvae are ca 10 mm with a brown head capsule and . a yellowish-white body. Pupation takes place in a 10-mm-long, cream-coloured, silk cocoon [...] beginning to brown before adult emergence. Male and female moth are 8-9 mm long, with a wing span of 15-16 mm. Their general colour is grey-brown with a typical [...] larval stages, a pupa and the adult moth. The eggs are small, white and elliptical and are laid singly on the leaf of Allium plants. After a wandering period

Spidex Vital

cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few [...] Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region

Onion thrips

are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

Herbs

the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh [...] berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’