Cut flowers

Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are more than [...] a bulb plant from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America, from northern Argentina to Mexico and [...] recent decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates

May beetle

ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial [...] aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage [...] stage, the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance of the may beetle

Zucchini

referred to as marrow or summer squash and it is eaten as a vegetable. Together with a number of other varieties of squash and pumpkin, it belongs to the species [...] Zucchini (also called marrow or summer squash) is actually an unripe fruit (that can be yellow, dark green or light green) belonging to the cucumber family [...] species of Cucurbita pepo . This species grows in tropical regions of all continents, especially in Africa and South America. In addition, the courgette

Blackberry

About The blackberry is an edible fruit that originates from a wide range of species belonging to the genus Rubus that is part of the family of Rosaceae [...] Rosaceae , but also from hybrids within the Rubus subgenus, and hybrids between the Rubus and Idaeobatus subgenera. The blackberry is actually not a berry b [...] botanically speaking. It is a so-called aggregate fruit that consists of small kernels.

Beetles

What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of insects that are easily recognizable on account of their hard wing covers [...] ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must [...] beetles in your crop Life cycle of beetles Beetle damage Both larvae and adults of beetles can cause damage to crops. The larvae of some species feed on growing

Pear

Asia. The pear tree belongs to the family of Rosaceae and sub family of Pomoideae , together with the apple and quince. The genus Pyrus consists of around [...] About The so-called European pear or common pear ( Pyrus communis ) is a pear species that originates in central and eastern Europe and southwest Asia [...] Europe and northern Africa. The European or common pear is a perennial, deciduous tree and cultivated for its fruit. The tree grows small, white flowers

Pepino mosaic virus

scissors and knives. If plant sap of an infected plant is transferred to a non-infected plant, the non-infected plant is also at risk of becoming diseased. [...] is impossible to protect the other greenhouse plants from infection because of the rapid spread of the virus. Strict hygiene protocols to prevent entry [...] The impact of a PepMV infection for the tomato grower is variable. Several factors contribute to this variability. The genetic identity of the virus –

Bugs

their body when at rest. The wings overlap each other exposing the scutellum, a prominent triangular region of the thorax between the wing bases. This dis [...] Hemiptera Bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and beneficial [...] puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed growth as a result of toxic substances

Spider mites and other mites

and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] glass is needed to detect them. Plant mites are often found in colonies on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on the plant's sap. The damage caused [...] and the plant may die. Additionally, spider mites reduce the plant's ability to photosynthesize, which can lead to reduced yields and quality of fruits

Chrysoperla carnea

hairs. The larvae are not easily observed and are mainly active at night, sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae [...] honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea You can recognize the different life stages of the green lacewing, Chrysoperla [...] sometimes appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 mm