Eggplant

About 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 is called eggplant and in Sou

Mushroom

Mushroom A mushroom, or toadstool, is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus, typically produced above ground on soil or on its food source. Edible mushrooms are the fleshy and edible fru

Tropicals

About The definition of ‘Tropical Plants’, are plants that grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries this group of plants is oft

Perennials

Cucumber

About The cucumber ( Cucumis sativus ) is a popular, extensively cultivated plant that belongs to the gourd family of Cucurbitaceae . The cucumber originates from South Asia, more particularly in Indi

Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an effective and environmentally friendly solution

Win an XXL Bean Bag!

Win an XXL Bean Bag!

Aphytis

Pests Armoured scales (Diaspididae), especially California red scale ( Aonidiella aurantii ) and oleander scale ( Aspidiotus nerii ). It also has an effect on San José scale ( Comstockaspis perniciosa

In control with Koppert

Thrips control with Orius The increasingly hotter summers are leading to growing pressure from thrips . Combined with the decreasing range of chemical insecticides, this makes controlling the pest an

Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

Introduction to spider mite management Spider mites are a persistent problem in both agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arachnids feed on plant tissues, causing extensive damage that