Cucumber

About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates [...] originates from South Asia, more particularly in India. The plant’s cultivation history goes back some 3000 years and it is now being produced on most continents [...] tendrils. The cucumber plant has large leaves and it produces an elongated, cylindrical fruit that may become as long as 60 cm or 24 inches long and 10 cm

Black sigatoka disease

them, so the spores cannot be discharged from the lower leaves in the stack Use under-canopy (drip) irrigation to reduce splash dispersal Lower the humidity [...] light yellow spots or streaks on leaves of about one month old. The symptoms run parallel to the veins. Within a few days, the spots become a few centimetres [...] conidia. The ascospores are wind-dispersed over longer distances, the conidia are splash-dispersed within the crop. Both types of spores cause the exact same

Miglyphus

density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates [...] larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the leaf miner), using the dead larvae [...] Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner

Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] white stripe on the rear end of the body. The eggs, larvae, and first nymphal instars are white, with nymphs becoming light brown as they age. The eggs are [...] ). Turn and shake the cardboard cylinder gently before use Spread material evenly on soil or planting medium (not on the plastic) The dosage of Entomite-M

Plant Disease Management

method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress [...] diseases in plants. The primary goal of biological control is to reduce the damage caused by these pathogens while minimizing the use of chemical pesticides [...] preventing the disease from spreading further. Crop rotation Crop rotation is a fundamental strategy, which means avoiding planting the same crop in the same

Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the beneficials than on the thrips, which means I need to be alert. The same goes for caterpillars , since there’s [...] 2020. Based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22, the product colonizes the plant’s root system and keeps pathogenic fungi away from the roots. He puts [...] of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats.

Caterpillars

cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of [...] family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted [...] out over the plant as they grow larger. As their size increases, so too does the damage they inflict: leaves are often skeletonized, with only the mid-rib

Crop Monitoring and Scouting

crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting [...] ahead of potential crop damage. Together with remote support from technical advisors you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy. [...] practices that can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of their