• Bacterial canker of tomato

  brown centre. In potato, the disease usually only occurs in the second half of the season. The first symptoms are wilting of the lower leaves and subsequent [...] expansion of the wilt upwards. Cutting the stem at the foot shows whitish ooze with bacteria in the case of C lavibacter infection, but other than that the disease [...] then growing into the vessels of the plant. Plant growth is inhibited and the plant wilts because the xylem vessels become blocked. The bacterium can survive

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  tools on the market.' The Koppert One Side Effects app evaluates the compatibility of various pesticides, considering both direct effects like mortality [...] experience. Koppert One Portal The Side Effects app will be available through the new Koppert One portal. "Digital tools like the Side Effects app and new services [...] Assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects app include Koppert’s Digital Assistant, making the Side Effects app the first of Koppert’s digital

• Swirski-Mite LD

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] ly or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  November 26, 2018

  sides of the ornamentals chain According to Nienke Weidema, the ornamentals chain has two distinct sides. On the one side the supermarkets and on the other [...] improvement is only possible if the relationship between the producer and the buyer is clearly defined.’ Leon Mol is the director of product safety and [...] believes that the ornamentals chain should not have to copy the measures that apply to the potato, vegetable, and fruit sector. ‘What we do want to see,

• Cauliflower

  About The cauliflower, along with several other vegetables, belongs to the species Brassica oleracea of the genus Brassica which is part of the family [...] members of the species Brassica oleracea. The cauliflower plant is an annual plant that reproduced by seed. The cauliflower head looks like broccoli and [...] and consists of white, flowering meristem. Only the cauliflower head is eaten, this white flowering part is at times referred to as ‘curd’.

• Eggplant

  and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum [...] Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically speaking however, the eggplant is classified as a berry. The fruit contains many small and soft [...] seeds taste rather bitter, because they contain nicotinoid alkaloids, just like tobacco.

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• Protected vegetables

  control soil-dwelling pests like beetle larvae , and foliar pests like caterpillars . Beneficial fungi control insect pests like whitefly and thrips. Diseases [...] practices, mechanical control, and the judicious use of compatible pesticides when necessary. Emphasizing Sustainability One of the fundamental principles of IPM [...] reducing the reliance on chemical pesticides, IPM helps preserve soil health, water quality, and biodiversity. This sustainable approach safeguards the long-term

• Nothing beats original

  stories Dive into the rich history and innovative spirit behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping [...] unmatched portfolio of predatory mites . Uncover the untold stories behind this track record and gain insights into the passion and dedication that continue to [...] refinement has shaped our extensive product portfolio into the gold standard growers worldwide trust as the basis for their integrated pest management strategies

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a [...] with a garlic-based product. We applied it in the evening, and by morning, the entire greenhouse smelled like a giant shawarma stand. Our workers were not [...] in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from