A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial [...] and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced [...] Lukas Locher's journey represents the potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges

Orchid

no less than 28,000 known species, divided in about 763 genera. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have [...] consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder [...] Orchidaceae Orchid About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower

Hop

The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered [...] how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. Recommended for you [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are

Cotton bollworm

bollworm ( Helicoverpa armigera ) occurs in the tropics and sub-tropics of all continents except for North America. Larvae of the cotton bollworm ( Helicoverpa [...] ely 18 to 19 mm in length and have a wingspan of about 40 mm. The grey-green males are smaller. The forewings are edged with a line of black spots, and [...] caterpillars are often aggressive and cannibalistic. Pupation occurs in the soil, with pupae of 14 to 18 mm long, with a brown, smooth body surface. Adult female

Fly pollination

flies show a stable emergence rate in combination with a high rate of activity in the crop. Natupol Fly is packed in a cardboard tube with a plastic lid [...] g pollen, flies inadvertently assist plants in the pollination process as they visit flowers in search of food, such as nectar or decaying organic matter [...] success of various plant species. Why are flies good pollinators? Lucilia sericata flies are effective pollinators and are used in a wide range of seed crops

Deltatrap

ic sex pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count [...] the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of the triangle upwards Place the Pherodis capsule in the middle [...] middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately 10 cm above the crop in a location where they can easily be

Cyclamen mite

smaller than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera [...] pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals. Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding [...] to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen mite are about half the size of the adult mite. They are oval in form, smooth, transparent and twice

Pepper

damage or breakage of their tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology [...] technology has allowed for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. [...] Solanaceae. This plant genus includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native

Picusan

population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser in the top basket of the trap When using the kairomone: [...] Dosage For monitoring: 6 traps per hectare (2 in the centre of the field spaced at 25 metres and 4 at the borders of the field spaced at 100 metres) For protective [...] traps per hectare along the perimeter of the field with a distance of 25 metres between traps Combined use Use in combination with Pherosan Rhynchophorus

Tomato

year in temperate climate, but in greenhouses they can sometimes sustain up to three years. A great number of tomato varieties is now cultivated in temperate [...] Solanum lycopersicum) belongs to the nightshade family of Solanaceae . The tomato is the edible fruit of this plant. The plant is native to Central and South [...] plants usually grow to a height of between 1-3 metres (or 3-10 feet). Their stem is not so strong, so if not supported (like in a greenhouse) the stem often