• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  cold stores virtually spotless. Crop protection this year was a piece of cake. It’s just a snapshot of course, and next season might be much more difficult [...] hopeful that the government will take a leading role in this; a valuation based on environmental impact would to me be a better place to start." New issues [...] began to settle in hydrangeas a few years ago without being noticed. "They were a problem that needed to be solved. It’s easy to see why Koppert invested

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  Steinernema feltiae The Egmond Lisianthus Nurseries in the Dutch town of ‘s-Gravenzande near The Hague have been using insectparasitic nematodes since [...] million plants are produced for these markets by Egmond Lisianthus Nurseries. A Great Success In the past the young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus [...] Jenette Douma, who advised the use of Entonem and Capsanem . ‘We decided on a comprehensive approach and reduced our use of chemicals by 90%,’ says one of

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  May 15, 2018

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and [...] begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are [...] dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets are a more obvious choice. These

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and [...] in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill [...] recounts. The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  Grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is a widespread fungal disease that poses a serious threat to commercial viticulture worldwide. The pathogen [...] it does not require free water (such as rain or dew) to infect, making it a persistent threat throughout the entire growing season. Early detection and [...] grey powdery mycelium. As the infection intensifies, affected leaves suffer a marked reduction in photosynthetic capacity, while shoots and flowers exhibit

• Pepino mosaic virus

  use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants [...] management are critical for maintaining yield and marketability. PepMV is a highly contagious plant virus that primarily affects tomato crops. It spreads [...] PepMV US1. This approach is based on the principle of cross-protection, where: A mild virus strain occupies the plant It prevents infection by more severe strains

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  mid-June, Koppert's pollination portfolio showcases its new look. We offer a modernized look aligned with our new branding while preserving the same exceptional [...] always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With more than 35 years of gained knowledge and expertise [...] development, live cargo logistics, and worldwide availability. Operating in a dynamic market requires us to swiftly respond to new horticultural and agricultural

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  transmitter will be shut down during a power cut. If you are not using a timer, the transmitter will not emit a signal during a power cut (the closing mechanism [...] Transmitter Attach the transmitter to a pole along the aisle in a central area in the greenhouse. The transmitter has a range of approximately 100 metres in [...] the transmitter with a timer 13 Recommended opening and closing times for hives (timer) 13 Controlling the transmitter with a climate computer 13

• Fall Potting Recommendations

  August 15, 2025

  best when it’s in the soil early, as a cutting or transplant produces new roots. It colonizes the roots as they grow, protecting them from a wide range of [...] accessibility. It is a unique combination of two different Bacillus spp bacteria that can be applied as a spray or drench and is a powerful addition to [...] recommends starting your crops with a good foundation with the addition of two living microorganisms. TRIANUM™ is a fungicide that grows with the roots