• Black leg of seedlings

  recirculating nutrient solutions Increase the distance to the main substrate at the start by using higher substrate blocks for the seedlings In field crops: [...] spores with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to the growing roots of young plants and move towards [...] plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the disease to spread to neighbouring plants. The zoospores disperse via water. Therefore, this

• Grey mould

  es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut [...] weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate [...] and/or Calcium nutrition hardens the cell walls and makes it harder for the fungi to enter the leaves Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  cultivation to be as organic as possible, and we’ve seen how Mycotal really helps us to achieve that.’ So says Sam van der Knaap, who is responsible for cultivation [...] yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind Nevertheless, Sam is adamant that Mycotal has helped to combat [...] whitefly can’t develop a resistance to it. That gives us greater peace of mind. These are good enough reasons for him to continue with Mycotal. And although

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  help the bacteria to infect the crop Do not use cut potatoes for propagation, since cutting tubers can increase disease incidence with up to 250% Quarantine [...] conditions are more favourable. This makes it more difficult to recognize infected fields. How to prevent Bacterial wilt, brown rot Use disease free propagation [...] conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt soon after the first symptoms appear. When conditions are less conducive for disease development

• Open field pollination

  leading to increased yields. Adaptability to weather conditions Bumblebees exhibit an impressive adaptability to diverse weather conditions due to their [...] Bumblebees visit up to two times more flowers and transfer up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination [...] Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar. For early blossoming crops

• Steinernema feltiae

  often applied to the soil as a biological control method to target pest larvae, offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management [...] representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? Steinernema feltiae nematodes control pests through a process called parasitism. When applied to the soil

• Caterpillars

  nematodes in soft fruits Oak processionary moth brochure How to use Thripex-V from Koppert How to use Ervipar from Koppert shutterstock_152320880.jpg Buckthorn [...] solutions for caterpillars, professional growers can protect their crops effectively and sustainably, ensuring consistent quality and yield. Solutions for caterpillar [...] plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths)

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] nematodes are usually applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture [...] lly friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes? Nematodes can be applied

• Protected vegetables

  profitability for growers. By using targeted interventions and only applying pesticides when necessary, leading to higher yields and increased profitability [...] with regulations: IPM aligns with increasingly stringent regulations on pesticide use, making it easier for growers to comply with legal requirements. Common [...] these vegetable pests is an important step into understanding how to control them. Go to pest overview Biological pest control in vegetable crops Vegetable

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  feeder mite (for the predatory mite to feed on), and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work and how long do they last [...] What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last? This article was developed to answer all these questions and point you [...] sachets are designed to maintain a high internal relative humidity to keep the bran moist so that the breeding system continues cycling for 3-8 weeks depending