Sucking pests like leafhoppers, aphids and thrips can be controlled by using Dantop 16 WSG, a new generation systemic insecticide that has long persistent action and highly potent stomach poison. Less sucking is needed for insects to ingest Dantop and are thereby killed rapidly. Highly translocated throughout the plant system when sprayed, Dantop controls insect pests even in plant parts not directly sprayed on.

Tank-mixing is a common practice that helps broaden the control spectrum of products used. Termed as ‘cocktail’ mixing, farmers are cautioned to continue using recommended dosages to prevent pests from developing resistance. For insecticide combinations, we recommend Sumicidin that has quick knockdown, repellant action, and compatibility with most insecticides.

It is important to observe pre-harvest intervals indicated on the label when using insecticides. Pesticide residue must be at the very minimum or none at all to eliminate any risk posed to the vegetable-consuming public. At the harvesting stage, we recommend Chix 2.5 EC with a short pre-harvest interval requirement. It has quick knock-down properties with its Betakill action and two isomers that lessens the chance for insect resistance.

Chewing insects are those that feed by biting, tearing, and ripping plants. They damage plants by leaving irregular holes in the leaves. Some examples of these are cutworms, diamond-back moth, fruitworms, pod-borers, leafminer and beatles.

Sucking insects damage the crops by inserting their mouthparts into plant tissue and removing juices. Crops that are infested become deformed, wilted and may eventually die affecting your harvest. Some of the examples of sucking insects include aphids, thrips, whiteflies and mealybugs.

Padan, the proven and tested systemic insecticide can penetrate inside the plant tissues to control insect pests in almost all stages – adult, larvae and even eggs. Padan has a long residual activity that can last up to 8 days.

We recommend using Slash, a general weed killer with no residual effect. Slash is a systemic and persistent herbicide that can kill weeds in just 3 days.

To effectively control fungal diseases, we recommend the alternate use of contact and systemic fungicides. Saprol 19DC is an effective systemic fungicide that promotes healthy and stain-free crops. Saprol has curative and protective actions for complete crop protection and is highly compatible in any spray program.

As major factors in harvest reduction, fungal diseases are common in vegetables. Among them are damping-off, downy mildew, blight, brown spot, leaf rust and fruit rot. While many fungicides are available, Manzate 200WP is among the most reliable coming from UPL, one of the biggest manufacturers of agricultural products manufacturers in the world. Manzate is a high-quality contact fungicide with high solubility and high suspensibility ensuring even protection with a quality product in every spray.

Select high yielding, highly adaptable and pest resistant varieties. You can also consider preferences of customers like the size and shape of the produce. We highly suggest that you only buy from the accredited seed dealers.

If you are a farmer who considers farming as a serious business, Seminis hybrid vegetable seeds are right for you. Seminis has grown to be the world’s largest developer, grower and marketer of vegetable seeds by never forgetting its commitment to customers to always provide seeds that produce high yield, exceptional appearance and superior resistance to pest and other adverse weather condition.

Limelite soil conditioner, with ionized calcium, magnesium and other natural substances, can help improve soil quality and productivity to increase harvest by as much as 10%. Limelite is sprayable soil conditioner that uses only 40 grams per 16-liter spray load. With calcium, it promotes good arrangement of soil particles to reduce compaction and provide good aeration. It also helps neutralize soil acidity for nutrients to become readily available.

Calcium deficiency makes plants retarded- slow and stunted growth and more abortion of flowers/ fruits. Due to continuous planting and crop removal on soil, availability of Calcium is declining rapidly.

Omex Calmax has high calcium content with nitrogen, magnesium and other nutrients essential to improve fruit firmness, storability, color and skin finish for more Class A yield and less rejects.

Omex Calmax is best for fruiting vegetables like eggplant, tomato, pepper, okra, ampalaya and squash.

Balanced plant nutrition greatly helps plant growth and development. While inorganic fertilizers provide the macro nutrients, other nutrients can be supplied to fulfill deficiencies in different stages of plant growth. Nutrition through the leaves can effectively provide these nutrients to plant parts.

Omex Bio 20 provides complete essential nutrients essential for optimum growth and reproduction. It is an all-in-one liquid fertilizer (NPK 20-20-20) with bio-stimulant and 8 micronutrients. It promotes root development for higher nutrient uptake, greater resistance to stress conditions and ultimately, provide more income from more high-quality harvests.

Phosphorous deficiency results to delayed maturity, low harvest and many rejects. Phosphorous is needed in photosynthesis, genetic transfer and nutrient transport to help in the root development and maturity. To prevent phosphorous deficiency, use Omex DP-98.

Omex DP-98 improves the growth and reproduction abilities of plants promoting maturity and bigger fruit bulb size that is best for onion, garlic, leeks and other root crops.

When we say plant nutrition, we should only trust a brand that is reliable and from a world class source, a brand that is technologically advanced and the efficacy has been proven and tested, such as Omex plant nutrition products. With its unique surfactant system and easily absorbable formulation, Omex offers first-class quality harvest with less rejects.

Soil degradation is the decline of quality of the soil and affects productivity. This may be caused by intensive agriculture specially in sloping lands. Due to soil erosion, nutrients are detached from the soil particles causing nutrient loss. Continuous crop removal and frequent use of inorganic fertilizers can also speed up the process of soil acidification and essential nutrients may not be available in acidic soils for the plants to take up. Soil microorganisms, essential for conversion of applied fertilizers to become available, are less active in decomposing organic matters in soil.