• Hop

  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 [...] cycle, with the continued popularity of microbrews across the globe, genetics for flavoring have dictated how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge [...] with the ability to 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

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  Logistics Next, the mites are packed into different size bottles or sachets; ensuring enough oxygen for the journey to the growers. The packaging machines are [...] growers about the application of the Swirski predatory mites in order to achieve the best results possible for their crop. Recommended for you Ten tips to [...] and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research and expertise invested in this stock is incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in

• Crop Protection

  beneficial microorganisms , growers can control pests and diseases, minimize pest resistance, and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection [...] beneficial nematodes can be tank mixed with other crop protection solutions. No chemical residues Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances [...] enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure. Consequently, adopting

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially [...] species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs). Recommended for you Trianum [...] advantages! Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium Prevent internal spider mite contamination Harness the added value of nature's

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  appreciate a consultant who walks the fields with them, listens to the problems from the staff, and looks the grower in the eye when discussing possible solutions [...] so we deliver via the fastest route to maintain the freshest product with the best viability—viable upon arrival. Not getting the product when requested [...] guards against unnecessary erosion in the product viability by maintaining a firm grip on the cold chain management of the entire logistics chain from facility

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  e "Users will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different [...] Scia-Rid . The composition of the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants. The new formulation [...] formulation has the advantage of being much easier to dissolve making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  Young saw the emerging cannabis market and the need to help educate cultivators on the effective use of BCA's (Biological Control Agents). Over the last four [...] Enemies name into one of the leaders in the industry. With the addition of the Koppert supply chain, our goal will be to take what they have developed and [...] chemicals. The two companies also share the ambition in providing superior customer service and educating growers about the benefits and the patience needed

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  and research, Koppert can confidently use the Natutec Drone to distribute the biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider [...] With the launch of the Natutec Drone , leading biological solutions innovator – Koppert Biological Systems – has entered the airspace and now can release [...] to the testing grounds in California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release system have been a success.” The drone

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] Rose Rosa The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a [...] pheromone traps to attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however, but by the caterpillars. These can be tackled with beneficial

• Trianum's Seven Benefits

  June 6, 2018

  apply. You can pour on the liquid version, ideally while the plant is still young, or you can add it to the water used for irrigation. You can mix the granulate [...] into the potting soil, or you can ask your potting soil supplier to do this for you to save you work. Trianum has many benefits 1. It improves the plant's [...] 2. It strengthens the plant and promotes growth 3. Pathogens cannot develop resistance to it 4. Savings can be made in terms of the use of soil fungicides