• Chilli pepper

  diameter) and acrid, their shape is ellipsoid-conical to lanceolate. The fruit (the peppers) usually develop from a pale yellow to a bright red when ripe. Varieties [...] well. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: [...] How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae). The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight

• Spinach

  oleracea ) is an edible flowering plant of the Amarantha family that originates in Asia. It is consumed as vegetable and is rich in iron. It is grown as a vegetable [...] growths to a height of about 30 cm. It is eaten fresh, steamed or boiled and has a high nutritional value. Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering

• Tobacco aphid

  The tobacco aphid tends to form denser colonies, closer to the top of the plant, than the peach potato aphid. It is not known to what extent tobacco aphids [...] disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation occurs early enough [...] reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein

• Miglyphus

  larvae by using them as a food source. This is known as host feeding. Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines [...] should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures ( Environmental conditions Diglyphus isaea is most [...] Combined use Can be combined with Minusa. Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] employs a combination of strategies to prevent and control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted [...] adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing conditions

• Lettuce

  sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often [...] on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies. Recommended for you How Koppert [...] Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through Biological Innovation Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  Amblydromalus limonicus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various [...] s limonicus is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does not build up a population. How to use Amblydromalus [...] strategies, offering a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Amblydromalus limonicus is valued for its effectiveness at

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  describes biological plant protection as a godsend. ‘It is going very well indeed. It would be unthinkable if we still had to keep using chemical products. After [...] netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] 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

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices that can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These [...] streamline the scouting process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable [...] detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec Scout you can use your preferred scout method

• Herbs

  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 or dried [...] fruits. Botanically speaking, ‘herb’ is synonymously to ‘herbaceous plant.’ Recommended for you How Koppert Kenya is Empowering Small-holder Farmers Through