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What is lime Sulphur spray used for?
Lime Sulfur can be used to spray on roses and ornamentals during spring – autumn to control diseases such as rust and powdery mildew and also to control two spotted mites that may be present.
How do you use lime sulfur?
Apply early or mid-day, on a sunny day, allowing the lime sulfur to dry completely before the sun sets. Use a small paint brush to apply the Lime Sulfur. Apply the Lime Sulfur two times, one month apart. Repeat the following 2 years, (again two times, one month apart).
How often spray roses with lime Sulphur?
every 10 to 15 days
Spray the foliage of your rose plants with this solution every 10 to 15 days during growing season. Make sure all visible foliage is thoroughly wet with the solution.
Can you mix lime and sulfur?
It is true that professionals commonly mix the two, and you can too, as long as you do not spray your roses on very humid days. Also, be extremely cautious when handling the liquid lime-sulfur. It is corrosive and can damage your skin and eyes.
How do you dispose of lime sulfur?
Wrap empty lime sulfur containers in paper and place them in plastic bags. Put the sealed plastic bag in your household trash for pickup. Never reuse an empty pesticide container.
Can you put lime sulfur down the drain?
Never pour mixed lime sulfur spray into a drain, toilet or sewer drain because it is highly soluble. If lime sulfur reaches waterways, it can harm plants and animals, especially fish. In addition, lime sulfur might interfere with public wastewater treatment procedures.
When to use lime oil or lime sulfur spray?
When applied as a true dormant spray before growth begins, lime sulfur can be used with oil to increase the penetration of the caustic sulfur into the surface of the infected tissues. Once green tissue appears, oil should not be mixed with oil. Oil will carry sulfur into green plant tissue causing injury.
When to use lime sulfur for Disease Control?
Lime sulfur is an effective dormant spray when applied early in the season as growth begins. When applied as a true dormant spray before growth begins, lime sulfur can be used with oil to increase the penetration of the caustic sulfur into the surface of the infected tissues.
How often to use lime sulfur spray on roses?
To treat summer outbreaks of black spot, powdery mildew or red spider mites on roses (Rosa spp.) in USDA zones 2 through 10, however, the same manufacturer recommends 1 tablespoon of concentrate per gallon of water applied every 10 to 15 days. Other lime sulfur brands may require different ratios.
When to spray lime sulphur on tomato plants?
Tomatoes and other vegetables can be sprayed during the growing season from spring to autumn, make sure to wet the leaves and repeat as required. Sulphur sensitive plants. Some plants are sensitive to sulphur and should NOT be sprayed during the growing period when they are in leaf – these include apricots, raspberries, cucurbits, and peaches.