• Almond

  January 1, 1970

  subcontinent. The name also refers to the tree’s edible seed that is nowadays extensively produced around the world. The almond belongs to the genus Prunus [...] About The almond ( Prunus dulcis, syn. Prunus amygdalus ) is a tree species originating in the Middle East as well as in North Africa and the Indian s [...] Prunus and together with the peach, belongs to the subgenus Amygdalus . This particular subgenus distinguishes itself from others because of ridges on the shell

• Chili pepper

  January 1, 1970

  79 inch) long and 3–7 millimetres (0.12–0.28 in) in diameter) and acrid, their shape is ellipsoid-conical to lanceolate. The fruit (the peppers) usually [...] About The particular species of chili pepper, Capsicum frutescens, is at times categorized under the species Capsicum annuum . The pepper cultivars of [...] perennial (short-lived) plants. The plant’s flowers are white and have a greenish white or greenish yellow corolla. The plant’s berries are very small (10–20

• Grapefruit

  January 1, 1970

  fruit that is sour to semi-sweet. Grapefruit ( Citrus paradisi ) is a hybrid between a pomelo ( C. maxima ) and an orange ( C. sinensis ) and comes in many [...] many varieties. The most popular varieties today are the blood-red, pink and white pulp colours. The flavours vary from almost sweet to really bitter.

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  January 1, 1970

  multiply and cause septicemia, ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right after

• Thripex-Plus

  January 1, 1970

  sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites Dosage The dosage of Thripex-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop

• Miglyphus

  January 1, 1970

  in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside [...] Visual effect The presence of Diglyphus isaea in the crop is signalled by short mines that contain dead leaf miner larvae. Older larvae and pupae are visible

• Grow your own vegetable garden

  January 1, 1970

  The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations defines food security as “ a condition within which all people have access to adequate and [...] to showcase the potential, and discuss the challenges, of starting a home vegetable garden. Using their Summer Home Garden Starter pack and guiding you [...] farming purposes has the potential to significantly reduce food insecurity in rural and urban households. In our quest to help growers big and small become Partners

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  January 1, 1970

  when applied in hotspots the adults are followed up by the growing nymphs and also Spidex eggs that are present will hatch amidst the appropriate food source [...] laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop [...] mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many

• Lettuce

  January 1, 1970

  sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves. It is, however, often [...] often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies.

• Predatory insects

  January 1, 1970

  period. Aphidalia, featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes to the control of spider mites , aphids , and leaf miner larvae. For thrips control, Thripor-I [...] populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert