• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As already mentioned [...] can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that

• Tomato leafminer

  cycle and appearance of Tomato leafminer The female moth of the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta ) lays about 260 eggs. The eggs of the tomato leaf miner [...] tomato leaf miner (Tuta absoluta), a major pest of field- and greenhouse-grown tomatoes, belongs to the family of Gelechiidae . It is oligophagous, feeding mainly [...] chilense , and Solanum nigrum. Damage symptoms The most distinctive symptoms of damage done by the tomato leaf miner ( Tuta absoluta) are the blotch-shaped

• Cabbage

  About Cabbage or headed cabbage (consisting of various cultivars of Brassica oleracea ) is a biennial plant with green, white or purple leaves. This plant [...] plant is usually grown as an annual vegetable crop for consumption. Cabbage heads come in various sizes and their weight usually varies between 0.5 to 4

• Raspberry

  derive from Rubus idaeus or horticultural derivatives of hybrids of R. idaeus and R. strigosus. The fruit of the raspberry plant is red, tasty and sweet but [...] raspberry to distinguish it from other raspberries, is a red-fruited species of Rubus. This particular plant species has its origins in Europe and northern [...] Botanically speaking, the raspberry is not a berry, but an aggregate fruit of numerous drupelets around a central core.

• Blueberry

  with dark blue/purple coloured berries. The plant belongs to the section of Cyanococcus and the genus Vaccinium (cranberries, bilberries and grouseberries [...] also belong to the genus Vaccinium). Species that belong to this section of Cyanococcus are commonly sold as ‘blueberries’ and originated in North America [...] a dark blue/purple colour when ripe. The berries are protected by a layer of powdery epicuticular wax, commonly known as the "bloom". Blueberries usually

• Eggplant

  or aubergine ( Solanum melongena ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit [...] Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically

• Orange

  comes to the fruit of various kinds of oranges, the fruit of the Citrus X sinensis is regarded as a sweet orange, while the fruit of the Citrus X aurantium [...] derives from the citrus species Citrus X sinensis that belongs to the family of Rutaceae . The Citrus X sinensis can be divided into four subgroups, that

• Cyclamen mite

  ornamentals . Mites belonging to the family of tarsonemids ( Tarsonemidae ) display a greater diversity of feeding habits than any other mite family. There [...] fruits become brown near the base. Life cycle and appearance of Cyclamen mite The life cycle of the cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) has the following [...] not used for walking. The males are smaller than the females and their hind legs are modified and used to transport pharate females. Eggs of the cyclamen

• Cucumber

  are often regarded, prepared and eaten as vegetables. Cucumbers consist of water for more than 90%. [...] is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates from South Asia, more particularly

• Carrot

  Daucus carota subsp. sativus ) is a root vegetable and comes in a variety of colours, ranging from the regular orange to black and purple, but also red [...] The carrot plant presumably comes from Persia and was originally produced for its seeds and leaves. Carrots can be classified as hardy biennials and are