• Bhendi/Ladies finger

  About Bhendi also called as Okra in United States and United Kingdom. It belongs to Malvaceae family. It is vegetable crop cultivated throughout the tropical, sub-tropical and also in warm temperate regions of the world for its younger tender fibrous fruits containing white round seeds. Fruits are also dried or frozen for use during off-season. It is most heat and drought tolerant vegetable, but frost can damage the pods. Ladies finger requires

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Mealybug control with parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) Vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is available at

• Tropicals

  About The definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green Potted Plants’. In colder climates north of the equator, tropical plants are often grown as houseplants and set outside during the warm, sunny months. Commercially, tropical plants can be grown in colder climates, but they must

• Sugar cane

  About Native to the tropical regions of South Asia and Melanesia, sugar cane belongs to the tall perennial true grass genus, Saccharum , of the family Poaceae . In terms of production quantity, it is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar cane species were interbred and the major commercial cultivars are now complex hybrids. The crop has tall, fibrous stalks with distinctly jointed internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights

• Wheat

  About Wheat ( Triticum spp., most commonly T. aestivum ) is a cereal grain, but botanically a particular type of fruit referred to as caryopsis. Wheat originates from southwestern Asia, or more specifically the Levant region that lies east of the Mediterranean. The wheat plant is an annual plant which is sown either in spring or autumn. The plant flowers from about the end of May to the beginning of June. This flowering period is rather long (usually

• Turf and grass

  About Used for lawns and sports fields, such as stadiums, golf courses, horse-racing tracks, athletic grounds, cricket pitches and football fields, turf provides the perfect base for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private gardens.

• Tomato

  About The tomato plant ( Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant is native to Central and South America and the tropical highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their stem is not so strong, so if not supported (like in a greenhouse) the stem often extends over the ground. Indeterminate tomato types are so-called ‘

• Sweet pepper

  About The sweet pepper , also referred to as bell pepper or just pepper, is part of a specific group of cultivars that belongs to the species Capsicum annuum . These different cultivars of the sweet pepper plant bear fruit in different colours ranging from vanilla/white and yellow to orange , green and red and even dark purple and brown. The sweet pepper is a very rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants. The level of carotene is even nine times

• Palm trees

  About This botanical family of perennial trees, climbers, shrubs, and acaules are commonly known as palm trees. About 2600 species of Arecaceae are known, growing in tropical and subtropical climates. The red palm mite ( Raoiella indica ), the palm seed beetle ( Caryobruchus gleditsiae ) and the red palm weevil ( Rhynchophorus ferrugineus ) are common pests in a variety of palm species.

• Guava

  About Originally from Mexico, Central and South America, this common tropical fruit is cultivated in many tropical and subtropical regions. A vivid yellow or green on the outside, Psidium guaiava, is the fruit of the Myrtle family (Myrtaceae) – a smallish tree. The pulp varies from off-white to bright pink, and is between 4 to 12 cm in length. The taste ranges from tart to very sweet.