Bordeaux Mixture: Preparation and Agricultural Benefits

Bordeaux mixture is a copper-based fungicide. It is widely used in vineyards, plantations, fruit and vegetable gardens to prevent fungal diseases.

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1. Dissolve 100g of copper sulfate in 5L of water in a container and 100g of quicklime in 5L of water in another container.

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2. Pour copper sulfate solution into lime solution, stir continuously and maintain neutral pH of the solution before application of the mixture.

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3. Metal containers and stirrer should not be used as the mixture is corrosive against metal so use earthen, wooden or plastic containers.

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Application

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Uses:

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