New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

David & Nicole Higginson New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol New Leaf Plants Ltd is an ambitious, progressive and successful plant producer, based near Evesham in Worcestershire. Business owners David and Nicole Higginson relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most esteemed nursery stock suppliers in the UK and Europe. They embarked on a programme of investment, by building new glasshouses, erecting

Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

More information about Natutec Drive? Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Natutec Drive takes centre stage Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also

Natutec Drive @ Dyson Farming - distribution of predatory insects

Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

Spidex Vital Phytoseiulus persimilis Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control In April, Koppert UK launched Spidex Vital ® for spider mite control, to replace Spidex , the long-standing reliable Phytoseiulus persimilis brand which has served edible and ornamental growers for more than 50 years. The new product is also based on P. persimilis, but this comes with several new and interesting differences, which offer some new benefits. Spidex

At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

On 22 April millions around the world honour Earth Day, the annual event designed to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Koppert’s own contribution to sustainability is clear: In everything we do, we make sure both nature and people contribute and benefit equally. We have a deep respect for nature. Nature is smart and many of the solutions for our worldly challenges lie in nature itself. That is why we believe that in order to solve

Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

Trianum-P Trichoderma harzianum T-22 Vidi Parva Optimising disease biocontrol in nursery stock propagation The nursery stock propagator’s productivity plan is based on three propagation productivity principles: ‘maintaining cleanliness’, ‘optimising rooting potential’ and ‘delivering disease protection’. Hardy ornamental nursery stock species develop roots from cuttings at different speeds. The rooting speed, propagation conditions, and quality of

Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show The sun is starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development stages. Unfortunately, despite all the care and attention given to the crop over the last few weeks, many growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora and other root disorders. There are limited, if any, curative options available, so we either accept the losses

Fit roots for plant health Technical bulletin 2020 EN

Whitepaper: Fit Roots for Plant Health How to facilitate root health and -condition to get the best possible Plant Health Preface This white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners. In previous white papers, several aspects of growing are discussed, taking one or more plant balances as a starting point. For instance, how smart use of

Fit Roots for Plant Health

This white paper is one of a series about optimising plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its partners, in this case Koppert Biological Systems. This white paper elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving the best possible yield and quality with

Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now it is the time to choose the right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in Autumn, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative stage