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

  April 6, 2020

  fertilization there is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting [...] Veni Calcium Vidi Terrum Spring is here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. [...] sure that there are sufficient pollinators in the crop. When Natupol bumblebees are introduced as planned, good pollination is ensured. This is in addition

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and [...] mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this [...] Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Montdo Ulti-Mite to market. Today, Montdo Ulti-Mite is a key component of a pest management system, where multiple predators work together to control this [...] Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips [...] we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing season

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

  ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] l and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires

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

  December 10, 2024

  that biological solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to [...] different crops. Our consultants have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist in our macro-organisms [...] up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his land to creating a tiny forest

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

  February 17, 2025

  plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where horticulture is entirely [...] to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in our journey [...] that a chemical-free plant is actually the healthier choice. If a predatory mite leaves behind some residue, it’s proof that biological control is working—but

• Feltiella acarisuga

  of the spider mite population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella acarisuga is a good control agent. The adults [...] grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates within it. By closely monitoring [...] spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite

• Hop

  as hops “vine”, this plant is technically a bine. Bines have stout stems with stiff hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability [...] About The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are [...] extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are typically trained on strings up to 25 ft tall. The hop is native to the temperate

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  day, it is best to keep hives closed and run hand pollination for one day, or when less that an average 1,5 biting mark is found. Humidity Is Also A Critical [...] less daylight is available. As a result, bumblebees may not become active or only become active much later in the day. It is essential that the flowers are [...] closed (a higher relative heat (RH)) and this too creates issues for the establishment of an optimal bumblebee environment. Ensuring there is enough daylight

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  having flies crawling over a dense population is very effective.” Because Floranova is only usually pollinating a few plants in a small area, it uses Koppert’s [...] including a range of perennials. The majority of breeding takes place at the company’s headquarters near Dereham in Norfolk, but the company also has a joint-venture [...] or if we have a very severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent pest for Peter The biggest pest issue for Floranova is thrips , along