• Bedding plants

  Bedding plants are usually annual, biennial or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They are easily divided in four different categories: [...] eschscholzia Tender annual or perennial plants are planted in a protected environment in late winter: begonia, chrysanthemum, arguranthemum

• Faba bean

  bean’ is commonly used in the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia and usually applied to large-seeded varieties which are cultivated for consumption. The Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant [...] modern varieties specifically cultivated for food production have pods which are 15-25 cm long and 2-3 cm thick. Each

• Almond

  almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian subcontinent. The [...] extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus and together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus . This particular [...] others because of ridges on the shell that surrounds the seed. Recommended for you Pollination checklist outdoor

• Citrus

  About Citrus is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. This includes any small tree or spiny [...] have been present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these [...] value in terms of production; followed by grapefruit, lemons and tangerines Recommended

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  , the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is [...] 50% and working towards 25% organic farming by 2030. This policy is in potential very beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 18, 2024

  Chris Anzell, Phil Gerry, Nan McKay, Kristen Fowler, and Esteban Rios will be in Booth #2149 in C Hall for the show, so they will be available to answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in biocontrols for shrubs and trees, perennials and finished annual goods. They’re also highly experienced in IPM and hybrid programs so ask them anything you’d like to know about Koppert

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  Koppert's bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be [...] Keep the hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position [...] flowering weeds in and around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against strong winds

• Mushroom

  be defined by criteria that include absence of poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been [...] farms. The most popular of these, Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments [...] as growers and breeders search for new and unique tastes for the market.

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  control. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for [...] antennae. Parasitism: Specializes in parasitizing L2-L3 whitefly larvae and engages in host feeding. Egg placement [...] that optimizes your crop health and productivity. Get in touch

• Cotton

  About The cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the [...] and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for this [...] dry tropics and subtropics in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. These regions