• Onion

  January 1, 1970

  onion plant is usually a biennial or perennial plant. When cultivated however, the plant is mostly handled as an annual and harvested at the end of its first [...] first production season. Onions are popular and therefore cultivated and used for cooking all around the world. Their flesh is pungent when chopped, because [...] About The onion ( Allium cepa L.) , also referred to as the bulb onion or common onion, is a vegetable. This particular species is the most extensively

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  January 1, 1970

  on the crop and the presence of other pollinating insects. Bumblebees and honeybees are able to complement each other's pollination work and can therefore [...] hive entrance visible for humans and bumblebees during the flowering period. For instance, position the hive on a crate or on a stack of stones. Flowering [...] in addition to the target crop. You should therefore mow or cut down any flowering weeds in and around the area to be pollinated. Protect the hive against

• Chili pepper

  January 1, 1970

  frutescens can both be annual or perennial (short-lived) plants. The plant’s flowers are white and have a greenish white or greenish yellow corolla. The [...] very small (10–20 millimetres (0.39–0.79 inch) long and 3–7 millimetres (0.12–0.28 in) in diameter) and acrid, their shape is ellipsoid-conical to lanceolate

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  January 1, 1970

  protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator [...] is between 15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per day. [...] deutonymph and adult, except for the resting period in the larval and nymphal stages. On plants, the oval eggs are usually deposited close to, or in a spider

• Predatory mites

  January 1, 1970

  How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory mites depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to [...] advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential and depends on factors like pest presence, pest density, crop type, and environmental [...] arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arthropods

• Orchid

  January 1, 1970

  an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually colourful and fragrant. Nowadays [...] many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder climates.

• Pepper

  January 1, 1970

  includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper [...] seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties [...] varieties grown in commercial greenhouses are supported to prevent damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely

• Cut flowers

  January 1, 1970

  more than a hundred species and thousands of different cultivars. Hydrangea, or Hydrangea , has its origins in Asia and North and South America. Some species [...] flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant that originates from Central and South America. It is a bulb plant [...] from America, from northern Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean. Is grown from a bulb as a cut flower or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is

• Crop Protection

  January 1, 1970

  against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving [...] pollinators, and strengthens crop resilience. Advantages Pest and insect management Biological crop protection provides effective pest and insect management [...] harmful fungi and soil-borne pathogens. Microbial products such as beneficial fungi and bacteria strengthen plant defenses, suppress diseases, and improve root

• Coffee

  January 1, 1970

  beans. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and grows on shrubs native to tropical and southern Africa and tropical parts of Asia. Grown widely in the [...] elevations, but cannot grow at temperatures below zero. The shrub produces red or purple fruit called ‘cherries’. These contain two seeds, the coffee beans [...] fruit for about 50 to 60 years (even up to 100 years in some cases). The fruit or ‘cherries’ take an average 9 months to ripen.