the spray on the plants is necessary. The Bordeaux spray continues to adhere well to the plant during rain, though in the long term it is washed off by rain. Commonly in practice, it is applied just once a year, in the wintertime.

Preparation

Bordeaux mixture can be prepared using differing proportions of the components. In preparing it, the CuSO₄ and the lime are dissolved separately in water and then mixed. Calcium oxide (burnt lime) and calcium hydroxide

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