About The word ‘potato’ ( S olanum tuberosum ) is used to refer to the plant itself or its edible tuber. The plant is an herbaceous perennial and came to Europe from Latin America in the second half o
Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests and diseases that can impact the health and pro
About Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number
About The so-called Prunus persica is a deciduous tree indigenous to Northwest China. There is was first domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity o
About There are many species of flowering potted plants, the most common species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begon
About There are many species of green potted plants, the most common are: Ficus Skimmia come in many varieties and are usually used as garden plants, because of their attractive foliage, flowers and o
About Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently,
About A melon can be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but
About Eggplant or aubergine ( Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in Sou
About Many plants with an ornamental value are specially grown as cut flowers. This concerns various types. Origin, cultivation method and substrate differ greatly. Important types are: Rose : The ros
