• Maximize pollination in tomato

  fruit set and quality. In this guide, we will provide you with valuable insights, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips on how to successfully integrate [...] closes. The duration of flower openness varies between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination progress, collect [...] one day generally display one to five bite marks. Regularly monitor the bumblebees' performance by checking their work at least once every two days. When

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  that we do something to combat fungus gnats every five days. If not, they will break out.’ This is something that Floricultura wants to avoid at all costs [...] roots. This can considerably slow down plant growth. It adds another four weeks to the 25 weeks and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs [...] over the young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a

• Trianum-P

  systems from at least one day before until two days after the application of Trianum-P Dosage The dosage of Trianum-P depends on the crop and should always [...] mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster on the surface of the root than other soil-borne [...] water and nutrients can be taken up better. This leads to a stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under

• Angular leaf spot

  When conditions are humid, a viscous bacterial exudate forms on the underside of the leaf. This exudate changes to a white film when it dries. Lesions may [...] symptoms Xanthomonas fragariae initially causes small, water-soaked lesions on the underside of the leaf. They enlarge to angular spots, often limited by [...] may merge as they grow and later also become visible on the upper side of the leaf as irregular spots which are first reddish brown and then become necrotic

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures that the hives receive adequate shade throughout the day. In case of insufficient [...] y in dense crop areas. On the darkest days of winter, consider placing the hives above the crop near the greenhouse roof. This allows bumblebees to receive [...] In winter, choose a spot where the hives receive early sunlight, typically on the north side. If needed, the hives can be placed higher inside the crop

• Montdo-Mite

  cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after introduction [...] of various thrips species, eggs and larvae of whitefly . Also has an effect on all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European Red Mite , Panonychus [...] Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Montdo-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Cutworms

  these moths usually feed on roots and plant parts close to the ground, thereby often cutting the stems of young plants. This is where their common name [...] first but rapidly turn darker. They are laid separately or in batches on the ground, or on the plant close to ground level. The larvae are yellowish when hatching [...] takes place in the ground. Depending on the temperature, the development from egg to adult takes about 40-60 days.

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for [...] Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the [...] grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his

• Pollination checklist tomato

  pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check on pollination , collect about 20 closed [...] the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) turn brown within [...] open for longer than one day have between one and five bite marks Check the work of the bumblebees at least once every two days. Introduce a new bumblebee

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  crops sustainably. It’s a journey I’ve been on since 1998. Transforming perspectives on biocontrol In the early days of her career, Rianne often faced resistance [...] shares. "Working at Koppert allows me to carry on his legacy. I’m passionate about educating growers on how natural methods, like predatory mites , enable [...] possibly explain to our children and grandchildren that we once sprayed poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For