• 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 [...] operations. The company was founded in 2015 and mainly grows bulb onions. It is strategically located in Kitengela (in the outskirts of Nairobi) which is [...] the start, they started contending with soil borne diseases which resulted in significantly lower yields than expected (150 to 200 Kg per 50m bed). Soil

• Top diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew

  February 17, 2023

  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 later turn brown [...] Leveillula) are all biotrophic fungi, meaning they feed on living plant cells and barely survive in the absence of a living crop. They survive as ascospores [...] so the net effect of the RH is very small. Wind and draught in greenhouses promote disease. In greenhouses, the dispersal of spores over small distances

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 19, 2024

  predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they [...] various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the rescue [...] to Combat whiteflies. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to

• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  October 11, 2018

  with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest Koppert Kenya has collaborated with Karura Forest in ongoing trials to test the efficacy of [...] manage soil-borne diseases in tree seedlings. This has been undertaken at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) nurseries in Kiambu County. The col [...] result in 50-80% loss of seedlings” said Mr. Fredrick Mutisya, Assistant Forester at Karura Forest. Karura Forest station is an urban forest in Nairobi

• Bedding plants

  eschscholzia Tender annual or perennial plants are planted in a protected environment in late winter: begonia, chrysanthemum, arguranthemum, lobelia, petunia [...] perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate coloured flowers in spring and summer. They [...] They are easily divided in four different categories: Hardy annual plants which are planted directly into the soil already early in the season: sunflower

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  can also feed on pollen and take fluids from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop [...] predatory mite feeding on whiteflies, thrips, other small insects and mites. Like other generalist predatory mites , it can also feed on pollen. Amblydromalus [...] whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Feeding behaviour of Amblydromalus limonicus Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. In addition to whiteflies

• Green peach aphid

  important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where its winter-hardy host plant [...] occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low [...] a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young aphids are born as developed nymphs. They immediately start to feed on plant sap and

• Melon

  are: Watermelon ( Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus ) Muskmelon ( C. melo ) Winter melon ( B. hispida ) Cantaloupe Honeydew Sugar Melon Galia melon Recommended

• Leek

  Protection in Leek: Thrips Control & Healthy Roots About The vegetable leek is a cultivar of Allium ampeloprasum , the broadleaf wild leek. In the past, [...] sold as a small seedling and planted in a greenhouse. Later on, as weather permits, the leek is planted outside in the soil. Once outside, the plant is [...] is rather hardy and many varieties can be left in the soil during winter and harvested when there is a need for them.

• Parasitic wasps

  pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior involves [...] targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike [...] y, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem in the crop, which can enhance overall crop health and