• Are you getting value for your money?

  October 11, 2018

  nutrients present in the growing media. The benefits that accrue following the use of Trianum in flowers include increased production in terms of number [...] This includes proper feeding, crop protection and general agronomic practices. Every flower grower strives to increase their output in terms of volume and [...] diseases still pose a great threat to crops. Several approaches are currently in use in management of pests and diseases. Integrated pest management is a concept

• Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control

  January 15, 2025

  insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few [...] insect pathogenic nematodes or beneficial nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Especially pests that are difficult [...] against pests. And unlike chemical pesticides, which trigger an immune response in pests enabling them to adapt, nematodes remain highly effective over time

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated crops, such as those grown in plastic tunnels and greenhouses where temperatures fall [...] essential oils induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management [...] crop that is affected by downy mildew. Two-in-One Protection When applied by spraying, the plant essential oils in NoPath have a direct effect on botrytis

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect in sustainable soil management. Crucially, our plant biostimulants [...] agricultural soil does not solely rest in the hands of governments or growers. Education plays a pivotal role in shaping our future. We already possess [...] and Water,’ echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  can develop explosively in the greenhouse. In warm conditions, some species e.g. the western flower thrips, doubles population in just ten days! Thus, quick [...] is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops including ornamental crops. Unlike in the past when thrips occurred seasonally, the [...] includes a resting pupa stage that resides in the media or is hidden under the crop canopy. The changing dynamics in the environment such as higher temperatures

• A healthy plant starts with a healthy root system!

  October 11, 2018

  Pythium, Rhizoctonia and Sclerotinia are a problem in many crops. These soil-borne pathogens can survive in the soil for years and cause diseases of the roots [...] plant death. Soil-borne diseases occur due to a reduction in the biodiversity of soil organisms. In many instances, growers employ intervention methods, chiefly [...] sustainable soil management NOW. The basis of healthy and vigorous crop starts in the growing media. There is a community of organisms that inhabit the soil