• Gerbera

  gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated cultivars are usually the result of crossing [...] colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical studies. Recommended for you Nodokare: The New Standard in [...] About The gerbera belongs to the family of daisies or Asteraceae . The flowering plant is originally from South Africa and grew among others in the Cape

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  conditions for growth. But then Fusarium strikes... This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus that excels at breaking down a plant's defenses. Even if a crop manages [...] cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other [...] diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  Isarid™ Is A Grower-Approved Ally Against Pests In Ornamentals Green Valley Greenhouse of Ramsey, Minnesota is an ornamental grower with a wide range of volume [...] poinsettias. This is a look into why they use Isarid ™ as one of their foundation products to provide pest prevention for a wide range of crops. [...] review of the benefits of an IPM program for the poinsettia grower explores the aim of the program, its advantages, and the growing importance of IPM in

• FAQ Nematodes

  temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] nematodes will survive and search for a host. It is therefore important to leave the soil moist for a few weeks after application of nematodes. Can I apply nematodes [...] conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours. Under field conditions, a nematode will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected [...] ‘This is another reason why I’ll continue to use Trianum. A combination of this product and growing-based interventions keeps levels of Phythium at a very

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  opposite ends of the crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert [...] Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh [...] honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together. Koppert recommends separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It is preferred that

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  If you’re looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber [...] in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals [...] implemented into any greenhouse immediately. There are also tips for application and release best practices for biocontrol from Jeremy’s article in the 2024

• New Packaging

  pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not be produced and stay out of landfills. Styrofoam is harmful [...] new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable [...] positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing at a rapid rate. It is a notoriously difficult material

• Vine mealybug

  18 pairs of wax rods round the edge of the body, and two slightly longer 'tail filaments' that project at the posterior end. There is often a darker l [...] causing deformation and / or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield [...] Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  seeing the trend. Is the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing [...] scouting for whitefly is no longer necessary. We photograph the sticky traps and immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time [...] powerful This testing is ongoing at RedStar, but Jan now has a clear conclusion about the new version: it is a significant improvement. First of all, the scanning