Strawberry

strawberry is a well-known hybrid species of the genus Fragaria (collectively referred to as the strawberries). Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called [...] visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.

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 [...] plants. Bromeliads, palms, and orchids are considered tropical plants. Contrary to what most people expect, many of the tropical plants do not do well in direct

Spidex Vital

cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few [...] Releases should be repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites

Plant Pests

often feed on plant tissues, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits. They can also transmit diseases to plants. Mites Plant-feeding mites, such as [...] infest plant roots, affecting the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients. Root-knot nematodes are a common example. [...] arachnids that pierce plant cells and suck out their contents, causing damage to leaves, flowers and fruits. Plant-parasitic nematodes Plant-parasitic nematodes

Pumpkin, squash and gourd

or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region

Onion thrips

are inserted into the plant tissue with a saw-like ovipositor. Larvae are light to yellowish green in colour, with a large head and bright red eyes. The colour [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

Herbs

the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh [...] berries, roots, bark and fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’

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 [...] which is spun into thread and woven into cloth worldwide. Cotton plants belong to the genus Gossypium and are part of the mallow family Malvaceae . Cultivation [...] both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. These regions can be extended to included irrigated areas with less rainfall.

Chrysanthemum

( Chrysanthemum spp. ), also called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant [...] majority of the different species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation [...] Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple and red.

Cryptobug

None. Application Deploy Cryptobug on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on [...] be made in infested areas only and repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Introduction rates typically range from 2-10 per m 2 /release