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How to Mix & Prepare Bordeaux Mixture (Copper Sulphate)
Copper Sulphate (Bordeaux Mixture) is used to control & prevent Phytophtora or Potato Blight on crops during the summer months
When to Use
- Before or at first signs of the disease
- The Potato Blight season generally runs from May to September
- July to August are the worst months
- Blight is most common in damp, humid conditions & is spread by wind
- Listen out for blight warnings on the TV or radio
How to Dilute
- Dilute in water 35g to 1.5l of water
How to Apply Bordeaux Mixture
- Detailed instructions included with product
- Apply mixture using a sprayer such as a small pressure sprayer or knapsack sprayer
- Apply a small covering to both the top side & underside of the leaves
- You can add a small drop of washing up liquid to mixture to aid clinging to foliage
