• Apple

  January 1, 1970

  the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years, before European

• Asian citrus psyllid

  January 1, 1970

  docile and move only when disturbed or over-crowded. Development from egg to adult varied from 14 days at 28°C/82.4°F to 49 days at 15°C/59°F. New adults reach

• Potato aphid

  January 1, 1970

  rly potato), but has also been identified on more than 200 plant species from more than 20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in g [...] aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  January 1, 1970

  varieties. These come from Anthura with whom they have a good relationship. Amazone Plants has acquired exclusivity for a number of cultivars from the breeder; [...] fantastic results,’ Wim tell us. ‘The predatory mites continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there

• Citrus

  January 1, 1970

  present in the Mediterranean basin for centuries. Since citrus originates from these warmer climates they are not frost hardy. Temperatures not falling

• Flowering potted plants

  January 1, 1970

  trumpet-shaped. These flowers have five or more petals and their colour varies from white to pink, red, orange, peach, yellow and purple. Phalaenopsis is also

• Aphidius ervi

  January 1, 1970

  wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Ervipar depends [...] preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-2 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated weekly during the period

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  January 1, 1970

  released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This is necessary because [...] restless. Protect the bumblebee hive against very high temperatures resulting from direct sunlight, particularly in warm periods. Provide the hive with sufficient

• Citrus leaf miner

  January 1, 1970

  leaves near the mid-rib. The caterpillar enters the leaf tissue after hatching from the egg and starts mining between the two layers. The larvae excrete their

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  January 1, 1970

  misshapen bunches Reduced yield potential Berry symptoms High susceptibility from fruit set until veraison White to grey powdery fungal growth on berries Inhibited