It does not matter if you are a beginner gardener or an advanced gardener, sooner or later you will have to face the use of copper sulfate in the garden. In its pure form, it can do more harm than good. With its use you need to be careful not only to the plants, but also to yourself. Use it for mass production and for single landings. How to use copper sulphate in the garden, in what quantity and what it generally is, we will describe in detail in the article.
What is bluestone
Copper sulfate - it is copper sulfate or, more precisely, copper sulfate. Copper salt with CuSO4 formula. The substance is anhydrous, odorless. After weathered water forms translucent crystals with a variety of blue hues, they eventually erode and have a bitter metallic taste. As a result of inorganic compounds, copper sulfate is obtained. It is very soluble in water. 
The fruit of such complex compounds, you can easily buy in the nearest garden store. Copper sulfate is not particularly toxic to humans and animals, but it is a chemical and should be handled with extreme caution. Copper sulfate is used not only in the garden, but also in pharmaceuticals. Copper sulphate poisoning can be not only through food, it is well absorbed through the skin.
Important! Avoid contact with copper sulfate in water. It is destructive for fish.
How to use bluestone gardeners and gardeners
Despite the variety in the choice of fungicides, copper sulphate forever took a firm place in gardening. It is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of most fungal diseases. Used copper sulphate for flowers, fruit trees, shrubs. Its main advantage over other means of garden protection is relatively little environmental damage. Most of the sold chemical protection products tend to settle and accumulate in the soil. After that, these products come to us with food.
For the prevention and treatment of plant diseases, use the following fungicides: "Delan", "Glyocladin", "Albit", "Tilt", "Poliram", "Acrobat TOP", "Acrobat MC", "Previkur Energy", "Topsin-M" , "Antrakol" and "Switch".
Also copper sulphate is actively used as a fertilizer at different times of the year. Copper sulfate-based fertilizer is used to reduce fungal colonies and helps in the fight against viral diseases. Good eliminates some types of garden pests. With an accurate dosage of copper sulfate, it will not harm even the pollinating insect.
Use of copper sulfate in spring
The most suitable and effective time for copper sulfate in the garden is the beginning of spring. They are treated with fruit trees, shrubs, and disinfect the soil. The dosage of the chemical depends on the purpose of use. They begin to use vitriol when the temperature is constantly above five degrees. Before you start treating trees, you need to prepare them. To prune old, infected branches, remove dead bark, process cutting sites.
You can also take Bordeaux or Burgundy liquid. Burgundy liquid is applied in the spring due to the rapid destruction of fungal colonies. An important role is played by tillage with copper sulphate in spring. They can be disinfected as an open ground, and greenhouses with greenhouses. To do this, dissolve 50 g of copper sulfate in 10 liters of water. For each square meter you need about two liters of the mixture. The same solution can be used for spraying berry bushes. To remove germs from seedlings, you can put their roots in the solution for a few minutes. Bordeaux liquid is also good in spring. It can help to cope with such diseases as monilioz, klyasterosporioz, septoriosis and other ailments. 
Did you know? Copper sulfate is often used for fattening birds.
The use of copper sulfate in the summer
In the summer to use copper sulphate is not recommended. But if the roots of your seedlings are sick of root cancer or another infection, they can be treated with copper sulfate. To do this, prepare a solution of 100 g of copper sulfate and 10 liters of water. Next, you need to keep the rhizomes in the solution for no more than five minutes, then rinse in clean water. If you have noticed the manifestation of fungus in your garden, you can spray the plant Bordeaux liquid.
It is best to postpone the processing of the garden with copper sulfate until autumn. Late autumn processing will destroy the fungus and pests that remain in the bark and deepening of the tree for wintering. Also, in case of copper starvation of potatoes, it can be treated with copper solution at the first signs of illness. Appointment of copper sulfate in the summer can only be in rare cases.
How to use copper sulphate in autumn
In the autumn, copper sulfate is used most often for prevention. It is held after all the fruits are collected and the foliage is completely opal. In the absence of foliage and fruits, the solution penetrates into the colonies of fungi, destroying them. For fruit trees, 100 grams of sulphate is used per 10 liters of water. Each tree can use no more than five liters. 
If you notice signs of root rot, water the soil around the tree with this solution. For garden shrubs need a little lower dosage. For treatment against powdery mildew or black spot, dilute 50 g per 10 liters. Copper sulfate as a fertilizer is used mainly on peat soils. It is there that the soil lacks copper. But you do not need to fertilize the land too often, a large accumulation of copper in the soil can adversely affect plant growth. The best option for tillage is once every five years.
Important! Processing plants at any time of the year should be done in dry, calm weather at a temperature not higher than 30 degrees.
How to breed copper sulphate, dosage
The dosage of the blue vitriol fungicide may be different. It all depends on the plant for which the solution is diluted, and the disease. Dilute sulphate is necessary in glassware, which is not recommended for food use afterwards. Do not prepare the solution in an enamel pot, as the copper sulfate may corrode the enamel. Always use gloves when harvesting the chemical. Dissolve the vitriol in hot water above 60 degrees. It is better to use a water bath than an electric or gas stove. 
The standard dosage of copper sulfate is 100 grams of crystals per 10 liters of water. This is called a 1% solution. For soil or shrubs, you may need a 0.2% or 0.5% solution. Then, respectively, 20 and 50 grams of sulphate is applied. To use copper sulfate in the garden, also read the instructions on the packaging carefully. Be sure to pay attention to the shelf life of the product.
How to prepare a solution of copper casing
Prepare a solution of copper sulphate is not so difficult. Its crystals are not volatile and do not produce dust. First, take a packet of sulphate (sold in packs of one hundred grams) and begin to dissolve it in a small amount of water. It is necessary to fill up gradually, constantly stirring until the water is stained in a resistant blue color. Then add water to the concentrate, diluting to the desired consistency.
Copper sulfate crystals dissolve well in water. If the water is at room temperature, the solution will become cloudy and you will need to defend it within a month. Some parts may not dissolve, so you can filter the solution through gauze to prevent clogging of the spray. Be sure to follow clear instructions. If you overdo it with components, copper sulfate can be detrimental to plants. 
Important! If there is a need for spraying of copper sulfate, do it two weeks before harvest.
How to make Bordeaux liquid
Bordeaux fluid has its advantages and disadvantages. Its plus is that the added lime significantly reduces the acidity of copper sulfate. Negative moment: after it it is impossible to use other drugs and even soap. Bordeaux fluid is of two types: strong and light. For strong, 300 g of copper sulphate and 400 g of lime per 10 liters of water are used. Preparing a light mixture, we take 100 g of substances for the same displacement.
Read also how to make Bordeaux mix.To begin, divide the water into two equal parts. In one container, mixing, dissolve the copper sulfate, in the other we dilute lime. After the blue solution is poured into the diluted lime (not vice versa) gradually, slightly mixing. The resulting liquid is settled for several hours, after which it is filtered and ready for use. Bordeaux liquid storage time is not more than 24 hours. A strong solution is used in early spring and autumn. Lightweight liquid can be used with the growth of the kidneys. What can save copper sulfate solution from? Bordeaux liquid will help to cope with the diseases of pumpkin, citrus, medicinal plants. And also protect the vegetation in the garden, such as potatoes, beets, tomatoes and onions.
Did you know? To check the acidity of the solution should be put on the bottom of a clean, not rusty nail. If it is covered with red bloom, dilute the solution with water.
Cooking Burgundy liquid
Many gardeners prefer Burgundy Bordeaux. It does not leave blue drops on the leaves, which can affect the beauty of your garden. For the preparation of the solution you need to take the blue vitriol, soda ash and laundry soap. First, in five liters of water must be diluted 90-100 grams of soda and 40-50 grams of liquid soap. In the other five liters, 100 grams of copper sulfate is diluted. A thin stream mix solutions. It should make a saturated green liquid. After filtering allowed soda residue. Burgundy liquid is unstable, but in a short time it can infect entire colonies of fungi. If you want to quickly get rid of fungal and viral diseases, feel free to use the Burgundy liquid. 
Did you know? Before sheltering roses for the winter, you can spray them with a burgundy mixture.
Copper sulfate: Precautions
Do not forget that such a useful chemical is a dangerous poison for humans. Just two grams of sulfate intake can cause serious consequences. Carefully read the instructions for use of copper sulfate. When processing the site be sure to take care of personal protective equipment. Gloves, goggles, respirator and preferably a protective suit. Also refrain from taking liquid, eating and smoking. Do not allow animals or children to the site. Spray in dry, windless weather, morning or evening.
The liquid that has remained after treatment must be disposed of, but avoid getting into water. After finishing the procedure, be sure to wash your hands, face and all exposed parts of the body. Also, do not hurt to brush your teeth and rinse your mouth. In general, observing precautions, applying fungicide in the fall for plants, treating the soil with copper sulfate in the spring, the garden and garden will not cease to please you with bright colors and tasty fruits.
