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Copper-based Fungicide

Fungicide Copper hydroxide / Copper oxychloride

Description

Copper-based fungicide is a natural product made from copper that protects your plants from both fungal and bacterial diseases. When you spray it on your crops, it forms a protective layer or coating on the leaves and stems, like a shield. This shield prevents disease-causing fungi and bacteria from getting into your plants and making them sick. It works especially well against common problems like downy mildew (white or gray fuzzy growth on leaves), bacterial blight (dark spots and wilting), anthracnose (dark sunken spots on fruits and leaves), and leaf spots (brown or black spots on leaves). You can use it on vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, as well as on fruit trees and field crops. The best way to use it is to spray before you see any disease symptoms - this is called preventive spraying. If you already see some disease starting, you can still use it, but you'll need to use a higher amount. It's very safe for the environment and is even approved for organic farming in many places. However, be careful when using it in very hot weather because it can sometimes burn the leaves. Also, don't mix it with alkaline products. Always wait 7 to 14 days after spraying before harvesting your crops.

Application rates

General

2-4 kg per hectare

Preventive

1.5-2.5 kg per hectare

Curative

3-5 kg per hectare

Application method

Foliar spray

Target pests

Bacterial blight Downy mildew Anthracnose Leaf spots

Application timing

Preventive: before disease onset, Curative: at first symptoms

Safety period

7-14 days before harvest

Precautions

Can cause leaf burn in hot weather. Do not mix with alkaline products.

Crop compatibility

Vegetables Fruits Field crops

Benefits

  • Dual action: controls both bacterial and fungal diseases
  • Creates protective barrier on plant surfaces
  • Organic farming approved in many countries
  • Low risk of resistance development
  • Cost-effective for preventive disease management

Best for

  • Tomatoes, peppers, and other solanaceous crops
  • Cucurbits (cucumber, melon, squash)
  • Leafy vegetables (lettuce, spinach, cabbage)
  • Fruit trees (citrus, date palm, mango)
  • Grapes and vineyards

Usage tips

  • Apply before disease onset for best preventive results
  • Use in early morning or evening to avoid leaf burn in hot weather
  • Ensure complete coverage of all plant surfaces
  • Repeat applications every 7-14 days during disease pressure
  • Reduce rate in hot, dry conditions to prevent phytotoxicity

Storage instructions

Store in dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container tightly sealed. Protect from moisture to prevent caking.

Mixing compatibility

Compatible with most fungicides and insecticides. Do not mix with alkaline products, oils, or phosphorous acid.