• Optimal results with Entonem and Capsanem

  September 1, 2019

  range of chemical agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert [...] the use of Entonem and Capsanem. ‘We decided on a comprehensive approach and reduced our use of chemicals by 90%,’ says one of the four directors of this [...] van Egmond. ‘Another advantage of using nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  . Race 3 is pretty much restricted to potato and tomato. Whereas other races have optimum temperatures of 35-37 °C, the optimum for Race 3 is 27 °C, which [...] very wide range of potential host plants. Damage symptoms In potato, field symptoms of Ralstonia solanacearum are wilting and yellowing of leaves and stunted [...] may show signs of stunting and produce many adventitious roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial

• Koppert sponsor of The Netherlands Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai

  October 27, 2021

  retailers for food that is free of chemical residues in this region is high.’ Unique ‘living’ cone The Netherlands Pavilion is a showcase of how Dutch companies [...] the elements of water, energy and plants, surmounted by glass solar cell skylights and acoustic walls. ‘The cone is made up of 63 rings of ornamental and [...] starts on 1 October and runs for 6 months, is expected to attract millions of visitors from around the world. One of the world’s oldest and biggest world fairs

• Pierce's disease of grapevine

  General Xylella fastidiosa is a gram-negative bacterium which is limited to xylem tissue. It has many hosts, many of which show minor or no symptoms. More [...] Recently, it is becoming more problematic in olive. Damage symptoms Grapevines: Primary infection of leaves results in leaf scorch. Part of a green leaf [...] plums): In peach, the canopy of infected plants is compact and umbrella-like due to the shorter internodes. The foliage is denser and the leaves are a darker

• Spanish grower Agrosol Export successful with Ulti-Mite Swirski in sweet pepper

  March 8, 2018

  Resistant to heat, drought, and moisture Ulti-Mite Swirski is one of Koppert's more recent innovations and is based on the extremely effective beneficial Amblyseius [...] pleased with how Ulti-Mite Swirski is performing. ‘We've noticed a stronger growth in the population of predatory mites , which sets up home in the crop quickly [...] advice: we've really noticed how much stronger the biological system has become. As far as we’re concerned, Ulti-Mite Swirski is currently the best product

• Grey mould

  fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is part of the foot rot complex, which causes rotting of the foot and may cause death of the plants. In cucumber and tomato [...] plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate which is not [...] infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) need moisture

• Damping-off

  little of the root system survives. On the border between air and soil or substrate the plant turns brown. A typical symptom of a Pythium infection is the [...] conditions, especially dehydration. Germination of the oospores is stimulated by exudates from roots of a susceptible host nearby. The oospores germinate and form [...] in young plants and damage is more extensive in young crops. Damage symptoms Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag

• Capirel

  orchards Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits Target pests of beneficial nematodes [...] contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except when tank mixing with a compatible product) Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with [...] as soon as it is prepared and within a short timeframe. Do not store mixed suspensions Dosage Capirel is typically applied at a rate of 1.5 billion nematodes

• Healthy seed: the basis for a healthy crop

  May 6, 2024

  common? And how can you best protect crops from them? A tip of the hat: with Cerall , Koppert's powerful and biological seed treatment. Wide range of diseases [...] seed is the basis of a healthy crop. We have a powerful and 100% organic product that protects seeds against diseases and supports the growth of young [...] diseases A wide range of fungal diseases can affect cereal crops. The seeds often have the role of carrier in this; in fact, they may have become infected during

• Sadhguru visits Koppert during 100-day motorbike mission to save soil

  March 22, 2022

  Prins of Priva and Rob Baan of Koppert Cress. Together with Priva and Koppert Cress we contribute to the international platform EatThis. a network of hor [...] on the importance of healthy produce and develops new ideas regarding the future of safe and sustainably produced food. This event is organized by the Conscious [...] welcomed Conscious Planet-initiator Sadhguru at our head office. Sadhguru is one of India’s best-known visionaries. Monday he started a 100-day motorbike journey