Pumpkin, squash and gourd

fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita [...] but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than [...] herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently

Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

levels are high earlier in the year. We could theoretically spray everything in the greenhouse to death during crop rotation, so that the new crop starts off [...] analyses. That said, I did notice that the whitefly’s development cycle had clearly been inhibited in the spots treated with Mycotal. We used the same dosage of [...] Enermix in the three test plots, and slightly higher dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to find out how much of the effect

Open field pollination

Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] agriculture. In open field environments, bees are among the most efficient and reliable pollinators. Their foraging activities enable the cross-pollination [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees

Steinernema feltiae

ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema feltiae nematodes effectively control

Pollination checklist Growing lights

sure the hives are not overheated by the lamps and other means, or by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more [...] temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 [...] pollination. The sun activates the bumblebees 09:00 08:00 Keep the hives closed during one day of snowfall. If possible, remove the snow from the roof. 07:00

Cottony soft rot

grows on the lesions, giving this disease its name cottony soft rot. In the mycelium, big, dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked [...] base and the roots, whereas the ascospores infect the above-ground plant parts. In greenhouses, usually only mycelium is produced by the germinating sclerotia [...] sclerotia. The fungus grows quite rapidly inside the plant and kills the host cells. On the infected plant tissue white, fluffy mycelium occurs with new

Corn rootworm

year. The pest overwinters in the soil in the egg stage. Egg hatching start in the middle of May and continues until the begin of July, with the presence [...] present in many European countries, including Italy, where it is widespread in the maize-growing areas in the north. Maize is the only crop in which high [...] of the female flowers, can cause flower abortion and, in the case of heavy infestations, significantly reduce the number of seeds. During the milk and

Japanese beetle

about 15-20 cm deep in the soil. In early spring, when the soil temperatures increase, the grubs move closer to the surface and resume feeding on plant [...] on the A2 list of the European Plant Protection Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy [...] absorb water from the soil, becoming spherical and nearly doubling in size within a week. The developing embryo can be seen within the eggs that are close

Agriflora Pro Leaflet EN

ROOTS AND SOIL APPLICATION IN FURROW SEEDING AND PLANTING Apply in the furrow at planting or seeding. Compatible with fertilizer in tank mix. POTATO 1-2L 400 [...] Facilitating the development of plants in the presence of abiotic stress such as high salinity and poor soil. arising from the use of the product. Do not [...] and goggles must remain in the area to be treated at the time of application. INSTRUCTIONS SHAKE WELL before using the concentrated product. Use immediately

Chrysoperla carnea

sheltering under the plant or the rim of the pot, during daylight hours. The larvae grasp their prey from below and lift them in their jaws. The prey is injected [...] but sometimes appear in groups when the population density is particularly high. The development of the pupa is visible externally. The outer cocoon is 8 [...] effective predators. The green lacewing Chrysoperla carnea is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy