• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  flush. After pollination, when the pollen is brought to the stigma, the pollen tubes start to grow down the pistil and reach the ovule where fertilization then [...] contains a special mix of amino acids and seaweed extracts which supports the fruit set of the plant. Veni Calcium supplies the plant with readily available [...] in fall, are swelling and ready to open. During the short flowering period the crop experiences a tremendous hormonal shift moving from the earlier vegetative

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  inputs in the management of pests, diseases and nutrients. The Triangle The objective is to generate and maintain a healthy and active root zone, in which [...] between the plant roots and substrate is established. This relationship is developed further with the introduction of Fortafol-D, which strengthens the crop [...] Stimulate the crop with biostimulant Fortafol The NatuGro triangle is a systemic system, using three Koppert products, which work in unison to get the best

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  need to cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role of biological pest control Biological control involves the use of natural predators [...] s to the overall health of the agricultural ecosystem, promoting sustainable growing practices that minimise the need for chemical inputs. In the quest [...] during the winter months. The symptoms are apparent in winter and early spring. Early symptoms are yellowing and browning of leaf tips, and in a later

• Koppert One

  Koppert One - Digital platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological [...] nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always [...] effective Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident, data-driven decisions The result? More consistent

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these [...] breeding in biofactories to packaging and worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance [...] viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's expertise in biological

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now extends beyond Spain. What started as [...] part of that.” The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  Another example is the development of a programme for the biological control of bacterial wilt in tomato in India together with our partner East West Seed [...] dependent on the Food Bank, and initiatives to support people in the earthquake area in Syria/Turkey. New Organisational Structure In 2022, the Foundation [...] food.’ An overview of the projects funded can be found in the 2023 Annual Report of the Koppert Foundation .

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  with Phalaenopsis orchids as its flagship product. As one of the first adopters of the Airobreez, the company has benefited from this advanced application [...] across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products." Thanks to its innovative double duct system, the Airobreez [...] was essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to