• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently [...] five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety [...] variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial [...] healthy and continue to thrive. Digital scouting apps In the digital age, scouting is aided by mobile apps that can catalog and analyse data in real time [...] process and make it more efficient. Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the [...] thanks to biological control," said Salazar. In addition to the benefits of access to export markets, HyFood improves its hydroponic production processes [...] possibilities they had to establish in our crop. After doing the relevant studies and tests, they recommended us to use the products that have worked very

• Spider mites and other mites

  forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant mites can be a significant pest in horticulture and agriculture, causing damage to crops [...] characteristics and feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot [...] their small size and spider-like appearance. Spider mites and false spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale

• Excellent Results with Trianum in Onions

  October 11, 2018

  sowing the seeds in the nursery. This soon resulted in a stronger and more uniform crop in the nursery. Peter was keen to start early in order to give the beneficial [...] so when plants are young as they tend to be susceptible to soil borne pathogens. Certainly, Trianum has proven its worth and thanks to its unique working [...] growing has the potential to be a highly profitable venture. Unfortunately, many farmers are yet to realize this. According to a local expert, a farmer

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market and the [...] it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda [...] long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider [...] Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex Vital immediately gets to work on tackling spider mites and hot-spots, the [...] climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] programs in more than four papaya production orchards in Mexico. This has contributed to achieving its mission as a producer company, to improve and care for [...] more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits such as pineapple and lime. An important part of their

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  healthier and more resilient. Overall, the plants’ tolerance, and resistance to powdery mildew are enhanced. Talk to a Koppert consultant in your area to guide [...] Conidia are the main means of dispersal. They are dispersed by wind, as are the ascospores. In general, powdery mildew fungi are not very resistant to water [...] colonies, first and foremost on the upper side of the leaf. In severe epidemics in cereals, the ears may also be infected. In most crops, the white colonies

• Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers

  November 19, 2018

  mildew on roses, chives and basil. The product is also effective in the control of rust on beans and carnation, as well as early blight on tomatoes. In crops [...] manifests itself on the leaves in yellow, green or white patches on the upper surfaces. On the undersides, these areas are covered with white to grayish, cotton-like [...] losses in the production of roses, if not properly managed. At the beginning of 2018, Koppert launched and introduced NoPath to the Kenyan market. This