Anthurium

follows after about a month. Standard varieties of anthuriums are recognized by its uniform colors and heart-shaped spathes. In many markets, red is the most

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been [...] increasingly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial [...] consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses [...] offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their

Microflora SA

applied to your crop early in its life. Bacteria colonize roots as they grow, therefore effects will be more pronounced if it is present as early in the crop’s [...] Microflora SA is formulated to amend the soil in food crops and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria. Microflora [...] (vol:vol). The sprayed volume may vary depending on the type of plants and its stage of development. Dosage per surface: Apply at a rate of 14-28 oz of

Bacterial canker of tomato

tuber-borne and primary infection is mostly from infected propagation material. It spreads to other seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and

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

business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to [...] l bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number [...] advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He emphasizes that the correct application

Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

larvae. Once they locate a larva, the nematodes enter it through natural body openings or by piercing its cuticle. Inside the larva, the nematodes release symbiotic [...] benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding and

Crop scouting

Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] practices by promoting resource efficiency and minimizing environmental impacts. It empowers growers to optimize inputs, reduce waste, and maximize returns on

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine how many oak processionary caterpillar moths were still present

Citrus

kumquat, and shaddock, widely cultivated for fruit or grown as an ornamental. It is believed that citrus plants are native to subtropical and tropical regions