• Apple

  introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world. It is the most [...] About The apple tree (often named Malus domestica by mistake) is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate [...] ly there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored cultivars. The skin of the apple is protected by a layer of epicuticular wax. Apples usually have

• PhylloKare

  root application systems early in the season and continue throughout the entire growing period. Check the label to find the Directions for Use for each crop [...] foliar or root application systems early in the season and continue throughout the entire growing period. Check the label for each crop and situation. Timing [...] (PPE). The product may not be applied near water, storm drains or drainage ditches. The product may not be applied if heavy rain is expected. The product

• Spical-Plus

  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 [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] y or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should

• 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 [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] 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

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  recently made the switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber [...] always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations need to be built [...] were released, he had a closer look at the crop. "It was clear that the predatory mites were distributed throughout the crop more evenly. I also noticed many

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants [...] focus on soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is [...] plants and people. Soil health The kickoff session, ‘A healthy plant feeds healthy people’ took place on December 22, and the upcoming 2 nd session will focus

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  on your plants. The hybrid strain of Trichoderma harzianum forms a physical barrier on the outside of the roots, without penetrating the plant tissue. A [...] reported consistent performance to the same high standard. How Trianum works Trianum contains the hybrid T-22 strain of the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum [...] harzianum . Following application, the fungus grows very rapidly along the roots, protecting the plant through four mechanisms. Competition for space Trianum

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  crop cycle. This was the start of the Koppert Biological Systems. The first natural enemy The first natural enemy produced was the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus [...] and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected from the original source of the pest and released in areas where [...] where pests needed control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy, as well as maintaining long-term control. A well recorded example

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  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 [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] 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

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  Plant Empowerment the road map to sustainable horticulture. The theory of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the basic principles [...] Empowerment The partners start with a series of four webinars. The participants learn how to stimulate and support the natural growing power of the plants by [...] by creating optimal growth conditions. The authors of the book will give the first webinar. They explain the basic principles. Following topics discussed