• Tomato

  lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant is native to Central and South America [...] America and the tropical highlands. Tomato plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their stem is not so strong, so if not supported [...] greenhouse) the stem often extends over the ground. Indeterminate tomato types are so-called ‘tender’ or ‘half-hardy’ perennials. The plants die every year

• Grapes

  a berry. Grapes are consumed fresh and they are processed to make wine or juice and dried to produce raisins. Nowadays there are between 5,000 and 10,000 [...] vinifera grapes, but only a few play an important commercial role when it comes to the production of wine, but also table grapes. Still, cultivars of the Vitis [...] around the world. All the usual wine varieties are made from (different) types of Vitis vinifera.

• Biological Pest Control

  no health risks to humans or domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] Minimal resistance Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical

• Root rot of carrot

  from -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around 18°C. Lesions are dark brown to black, moist, mostly circular spots 0.5 -1.2 cm diameter that extend only to 2 mm [...] soil remained viable at 0°C and 3°C for 12 months, at 6°C for 6 months, and at 12°C for 2 months, indicating a capacity to overwinter in cold regions [...] leading to less mechanical damage of the carrots. Temperature: Rhexocercosporidium carotae develops at temperatures ranging from -3°C to 25°C, with an

• Beneficial nematodes

  your treatment plan as needed Video: How to use nematodes Types of nematodes In agriculture the most important types of nematodes are parasitic nematodes. [...] wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different temperatures makes it a good choice for controlling caterpillars [...] guideline on how to apply nematodes (always check the label for detailed application advice): Choose the right nematode species tailored to your specific

• Aphids

  cucumber. How to get rid of aphids Horiver Disc Chrysopa-E Ervipar Aphipar Aphid control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our [...] insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the family Aphididae, a family containing many [...] colour forms, or resistance to pesticides, remain unchanged and unsorted. The young aphids are born as developed nymphs and begin to feed instantly on plant

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  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 anthurium nursery [...] we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The [...] plants are in the greenhouse, it is not easy for the employees to access the plants, for example to scout them. Infestations may therefore occur in the greenhouse

• Glasshouse potato aphid

  a dark thorax and a dark abdomen that has pale to dark transverse bands. The body shape is similar to wingless females, but is 2.0-3.0 mm long. The glasshouse [...] 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 is [...] asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and grow rapidly. When reproduction is sexual, the aphids

• Leaf stripe

  temperatures below 12 °C are most conducive for this disease and infection does not occur at soil temperatures above 15 °C. How to prevent Leaf stripe Produce [...] wind-dispersed to neighbouring ears where they can infect seeds at any stage up until soft dough stage. Infection occurs between 10 and 33 °C. Infected seeds [...] extend and become brown and chlorotic and may merge. Eventually this leads to the death of the leaf. The leaf splits at the end which makes it look shredded

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