Bordeaux mixture
a fungicide consisting of a mixture of copper sulfate, lime, and water.
Origin of Bordeaux mixture
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How to use Bordeaux mixture in a sentence
Whilst Bordeaux mixture is the best general fungicide, it discolors the plants until it washes off.
The Practical Garden-Book | C. E. HunnIt is not satisfactorily controlled by Bordeaux mixture alone.
The Grapes of New York | U. P. HedrickIn most seasons, too, unremitting warfare must be kept up with Bordeaux mixture to check mildew.
The Grapes of New York | U. P. HedrickSpraying with Bordeaux mixture as indicated for black-rot will keep downy mildew in check.
The Grapes of New York | U. P. HedrickThe disease is combatted by dusting with flowers of sulphur or by spraying with Bordeaux mixture as for black-rot.
The Grapes of New York | U. P. Hedrick
British Dictionary definitions for Bordeaux mixture
horticulture a fungicide consisting of a solution of equal quantities of copper sulphate and quicklime
Origin of Bordeaux mixture
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