A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

making the exciting yet challenging shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches [...] providing a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional crop protection methods. In conclusion, Lukas Locher's journey represents the [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story

Tutasan

trapping male tomato leaf miner moths in combination with Pherodis Tuta absoluta . Pests Tomato leaf miner moth ( Tuta absoluta ). Crops Tomato. Mode of action [...] distributed along the walkway and plant rows. Timing During the entire cropping period. Combined use Use in combination with Pherodis Tuta absoluta . Storage

Brown root rot, corky root rot

prevent Brown root rot, corky root rot Field crops: Fumigate the soil Practise crop rotation with non-host crops Delay planting in the spring until soil t [...] and in buried tomato roots as microsclerotia. The microsclerotia germinate and produce mycelium that in turn infect the roots of tomato and other hosts [...] General Pyrenochaeta lycopersici is a fungal plant pathogen, infecting tomatoes and aubergine. It causes brown root rot and corky root rot. Damage symptoms

Bacterial spot

that causes bacterial leaf spot on peppers and tomatoes. Damage symptoms Xanthomonas vesicatoria in tomato causes small, water-soaked spots on leaves which [...] such as dead leaves In field-grown tomato and pepper rotate fields to prevent infection from volunteer plants and crop debris Avoid waste piles in the vicinity [...] appearance of Bacterial spot Xanthomonas vesicatoria survives on volunteer tomato plants in the field and on diseased plant debris. The bacteria are also

Cotton bollworm

on crops such as cotton, sorghum, tomato, sweet corn, beans, soybeans, tobacco, sunflowers and various fruit crops. Among greenhouse crops, tomato is

Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019, the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the [...] period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works [...] all, chemicals put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of

Consumers

question in this list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural [...] pollination? Vegetables such as tomatoes and sweet peppers are often propagated in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has [...] already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato can actually start to grow. In nature, insects and other animals take care

Phytophthora blight

f.sp. infestans) is also known as Phytophthora blight, tomato blight, early / late blight tomato, potato blight and late / early blight of potato. Damage [...] a period of mass starvation caused by this disease which ravaged potato crops throughout Europe during the 1840s. Life cycle and appearance of Phytophthora [...] temperatures between 15 and 23 °C and higher water content than is optimal for crop growth. Phytophthora overwinters in roots, infected tubers and bulbs or in

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares of open-field Brussels sprouts annually. These crops are distributed to markets [...] "We realized that incorporating pollinators and biological control in our crops significantly reduced our reliance on high-impact pesticides," noted José [...] learned to produce better, healthier food and nearly eliminate pesticides in tomato and cucumber production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho

Potato aphid

20 families. Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and [...] making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds ( Cladosporium spp.) grow on this honeydew, contaminating fruit and ornamental crops and rendering [...] adulthood. With each moult they shed white skin, betraying their presence in the crop. The adult potato aphid is a large, slender aphid with long, green cornicles