Cut flowers

the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from [...] Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant from [...] descended from a number of freesias. Lily : Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lilies originate from temperate areas in the northern

Soybean

soya bean is a so-called legume and indigenous to East Asia. It is extensively cultivated for its edible beans. The fruit of the plant is a hairy pod, that [...] that grows clustered in small bunches of three to five pods. Each pod measures between 3-8 centimetres long (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds that [...] that measure 5-11 mm in diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or brown, but also blue, yellow or green. When planting

Tropicals

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 [...] can be grown in colder climates, but they must be grown inside of greenhouses and with other forms of controlled environment agriculture. For this reason [...] Tropical plants also come in both blooming and foliage plants. Bromeliads, palms, and orchids are considered tropical plants. Contrary to what most people expect

Spical Ulti-Mite

Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets [...] them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 12-14°C/54-57°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation

Working at Koppert

remains a family company in which cooperation and respect for people and the environment is important. The company is developing fast, so we are keen to draw [...] employees have many opportunities to develop their careers. Koppert is recognized as a training company in many fields. To develop your career within the company [...] draw people who will play a role in its further growth. There is much room for personal input from colleagues. At Koppert we work together. Koppert employees

Chrysanthemum

species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The [...] ( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant [...] that are produced for commercial, horticultural purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other

Cotton

Gossypium spp. Cotton About The cotton boll, a protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which [...] worldwide. Cotton plants belong to the genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation conditions for this important cash crop require [...] seasonally dry tropics and subtropics in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. These regions can be extended to included irrigated areas with less rainfall

Herbs

aromatic characteristics and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices [...] spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are [...] berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

Koppert Foundation

Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement [...] y of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing [...] providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their personal social

Glasshouse potato aphid

yellow-green, with a brown head, a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, [...] the leaves or the fruit of sweet pepper it secretes a toxic substance, which leads to deformations in the growing tip of the plant. Precisely where the plant [...] Glasshouse potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual