• Pea

  January 1, 1970

  round seed in the seed pod of the fruit, Pisum sativum . Pods of this plant develop from the ovary of a pea flower and carry numerous peas. The vegetable [...] or purple and widely grown as a cool season vegetable crop. Immature peas are consumed as a vegetable and often canned or frozen. Dry peas are shelled from

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  October 1, 2025

  Mass-trapping is key in both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards and tape are essential to controlling [...] ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied. Entonem Isarid [...] Down After the inputs have rooted, the air dries out and the microenvironment changes. Koppert’s strategy adjusts accordingly, as each grower and facility

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  While forests and plants protect the soil, millions of trees are cut down every year, and fields are cultivated in ways that often harm the soil. “Our cities [...] percentage are pathogens. Most of the organisms are beneficial and crucial for the ecosystem. Overuse of chemical pesticides create misbalances in the soil; [...] pesticides and fertilizers. This practice kills a lot of good fungi and bacteria, which are present in the soil. It is important to realize that of all the mi

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  efficiency and reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting [...] flexible in harvest allows growers to respond to shifts in demand, ensuring that crops are harvested and available when market conditions are most favorable [...] pressure while maintaining productivity and considering the strict regulations regarding chemical pesticide usage and maximum residue levels. Fortunately, biological

• Cotton

  January 1, 1970

  About The cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which is spun into thread [...] (60-120 cm), and fairly heavy soils. These conditions can be found within the seasonally dry tropics and subtropics in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres [...] thread and woven into cloth worldwide. Cotton plants belong to the genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for

• Lily

  January 1, 1970

  from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow in the northern subtropics. The plants grow from bulbs and all varieties have large [...] attractive and often fragrant flowers. These flowers come in various colours such as white, yellow, pink, orange, red and purple. Lilies are perennials and tall [...] tall plants, they range in height from 60-180 cm (2-6 feet).

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  webs, both in greenhouses and outdoors. The product can be used in vegetable crops (except tomatoes), cut flowers, and fruit. The predatory mite in Spical [...] resistant to hot, dry conditions than the predatory mite in Spidex . Spical is available in different versions: in a bottle and in slow-release sachets made of [...] scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. For a number of weeks, the mites from

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

  December 15, 2024

  cannabis, and more—and developing and implementing biological crop protection programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and [...] Biocontrols are on just about every greenhouse professional’s mind, and more are considering bios every year. Jeremy has extensive experience in the industry [...] technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion podcast, he and his expert guest speakers deliver weekly cultural and technical information

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  seed fly in onion, codling moth and other moths in fruits, thrips in outdoor vegetables such as leek, and the beet armyworm and other caterpillars in many [...] outdoor vegetables . The increasing limitation in availability and the growing resistance to pesticides means that growers are looking for alternative solutions [...] controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has researched the application of beneficial nematodes in agriculture with

• Kiwi

  January 1, 1970

  Chinese gooseberry are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines that belong to the genus Actinidia . The so-called golden [...] soft and bronze colored skin. The color of its flesh varies from a bright green to an intense yellow color. This particular kind tastes sweeter and has