Pumpkin, squash and gourd

but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than

Pollination checklist outdoor

pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations shown below. The recommendations [...] Bumblebees and honeybees are able to complement each other's pollination work and can therefore be released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least [...] bumblebees to time to become calm again. Transportation and shaking movements can make the bumblebees restless. Protect the bumblebee hive against very high

FAQ Nematodes

airblast sprayer, boom sprayer, drones, backpack sprayer, a watering can or others. They can also be dispersed via drip irrigation systems, with a preference [...] which pesticides/fungicides can I mix a nematode product? Nematodes are quite insensitive to many types of pesticides and can thus be sprayed easily after [...] fertilisers must be avoided. When can I expect effect? How fast do the nematodes work? Under optimum conditions, a nematode can kill an insect in 24-48 hours

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

whitewash or heat reducing paints can be used to reduce the amount of heat coming into the greenhouse. An infrared thermometer can help to gain certainty about [...] halting any pollination. Direct sunlight can increase the temperatures within the hive by 2 to 15° C, which can cause damage to the hive. In conventional [...] sunlight can make a difference of 2-15° C in the hive. It encourages longer pollination hours and prevents damage to the hive. Direct light can be diffused

Pollination checklist tomato

Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download Poster During pollination, a bumblebee bites onto the [...] sufficient healthy flowers form the basis for good pollination. Various factors can disturb the health of the plant and thus also reduce the number of healthy [...] Ensure that the hive gets some sunlight during the dark winter period. Shade can be provided by the crop, a crate, or other screening methods. During periods

Turnip

About The turnip ( Brassica rapa subsp. rapa ) or white turnip can be categorized as a root vegetable. Turnips are usually produced for its white and bulbous

Click beetles

The click beetles feed on the roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life

Pollination checklist Growing lights

17:00 16:00 14:00 During other weeks at higher than 28 °C temperatures you can place them lower in the greenhouse. 13:00 Vertical placement will have a [...] fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer or by connecting the transmitter to

Δρεπτά άνθη

Γενικά Πολλά φυτά με καλλωπιστική αξία καλλιεργούνται ως δρεπτά άνθη. Η προέλευση, η μέθοδος καλλιέργειας και το υπόστρωμα διαφέρουν ανάλογα το είδος. Σημαντικοί τύποι είναι: Τριαντάφυλλο: Το τριαντάφ

Common beans

About The common bean (also referred to as the string bean, field bean, flageolet bean, French bean, garden bean, green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botani