Bordeaux Mixture ❲360p 2024❳

) results in a gelatinous, sky-blue suspension of copper hydroxide and calcium sulfate.

The mixture is traditionally prepared by dissolving copper sulfate in water and adding a suspension of lime. Mixing copper sulfate ( ) and lime ( bordeaux mixture

Separate concentrated solutions of copper sulfate and lime are prepared in non-metallic containers. These are then diluted and combined in a spray tank. ) results in a gelatinous, sky-blue suspension of

Pulverized copper sulfate and hydrated lime are added directly to a filling spray tank while the agitator is running to ensure even mixing. These are then diluted and combined in a spray tank

A common formulation is the 4-4-50 mixture, meaning 4 lbs of copper sulfate and 4 lbs of lime in 50 gallons of water.

); acidic mixtures are phytotoxic and can burn plant foliage.

The final solution must be neutral or slightly alkaline (