Broccoli

to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group that belongs to the species Brassica oleracea. Broccoli [...] belongs to a different cultivar group of the same species. The plant has a large, flowering head that is usually green. The head looks a bit like a tree and branches [...] branches out from a single thick, edible stalk. Broccoli (both the head and the stalk) can be cooked and eaten as a vegetable.seed

Amblydromalus limonicus

before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly larger. The larvae of Amblydromalus limonicus [...] is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus can feed on

Predatory mites

essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation

Macrocheles robustulus

Macrocheles robustulus is used for the control of the following pests: Sciarid flies (fungus gnats) Thrips Lyprauta larvae The predatory mites feed on larvae [...] flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Feeding behaviour of Macrocheles [...] (not on the plastic) The dosage of Macro-Mite depends on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular

Nectarine

a variety of the peach of the genus Prunus , it is a peach without hair or lint-free obtained by genetic mutation of the lint gene by the soft skin gene [...] products, but they are in fact the same species. Currently, the highest consumption of nectarines comes from the markets of France, the United Kingdom and Germany

Pepper

The pepper plant (genus Capsicum ) belongs to the nightshade family Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild [...] or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology [...] mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials, but are typically

Trichoderma harzianum

when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than optimum growing conditions. Trianum-G also reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts [...] parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Trianum-G has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese [...] applications from propagation. When the pathogen pressure is potentially high, the crop is sensible to soil diseases. If the crop cycle is long it is advised

Macadamia

Macadamia About The macadamia plant (Macadamia integrifolia) belongs to the Proteaceae family, known for their richly flavoured edible seeds. The macadamia is [...] of four species of trees. Three species of the genus are important for their fruit, the macadamia nut. The plant is native to Australia and is grown c [...] Macadamia trees usually grow to a height of between 2-12 metres (or 7-40 feet). The macadamia trees have shiny leathery leaves and fragrant pink or white flowers

Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative solutions [...] been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert

Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been an effective and safe [...] guaranteed the success of their production and their entry into various international markets. Since 1983, Don Sánchez Fresh has been dedicated to the production [...] when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned