Product Guide: Copper Sulphate (Agriculture Grade)

What is Copper Sulphate?

Copper Sulphate (often called Blue Vitriol or Neela Thotha) is a highly effective, dual-purpose product widely used in farming. It acts as both a crucial micronutrient provider to correct Copper deficiencies and a powerful, traditional shield against fungal and bacterial diseases.

The Tech Specs (Standard Data)

Here is the standard breakdown of what is inside the high-quality material:

• Look and Feel: Brilliant Blue Crystals or Free-Flowing Powder

• Copper Content (as Cu): 24.0% minimum

• Sulphur Content (as S): 12.0% minimum

• Matter Insolubles in Water: 0.1% maximum

• pH (5% Solution): Highly acidic (usually between 3.5 to 4.5)

Why Farmers Love It (The Main Advantages)

• Essential Micronutrient: Copper is vital for chlorophyll production, photosynthesis, and seed formation. A steady supply prevents yellowing leaves and stunted growth.

• Natural Fungicide and Bactericide: It is the core ingredient used to make classic protective mixes like Bordeaux Mixture and Burgundy Mixture, which stop fungal spores from destroying crops.

• Improves Crop Flavor and Quality: Proper copper levels boost the natural sugars and flavors in fruits and vegetables, while also strengthening plant stems.

• Corrects Hidden Deficiencies: It fixes copper-starved soils quickly because it dissolves easily in water, making the nutrients immediately active.

Where and How to Use It

• Best Crops: Highly recommended for fruit orchards (citrus, pomegranate, apple, grapes), cash crops, paddy, vegetables (tomato, potato, chili), and plantation crops.

• How to Apply: It is most commonly used as a foliar spray (after neutralizing it with lime to make Bordeaux mixture), a soil application to fix copper deficiency, or for seed treatment.

General Dosage Guide (The Rough Estimates)

For Foliar Spray (As Bordeaux Mixture / Fungicide Shield)

• The Mix: The most common standard is a 1% Bordeaux Mixture. This is made by dissolving 10 grams of Copper Sulphate and 10 grams of Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) in 1 litre of clean water.

• Tip: Never spray pure Copper Sulphate dissolved in water directly on leaves, as its high acidity will burn them. It must always be neutralized with lime first!

For Soil Application (Per Acre)

• Soil Correction: About 5 kg to 10 kg per acre, mixed thoroughly with organic manure or sand for even distribution before broadcasting.

• Frequency: Usually applied once a year or once every few seasons based on how deficient the soil is.

A Quick, Friendly Heads-Up (The Important Stuff!)

Every Field is Different!

Please keep in mind that these dosages and mix ratios are just standard, broad guidelines. Farming isn't one-size-fits-all! The exact amount your crops need can vary wildly from soil to soil, region to region, and customer to customer depending on your local climate, crop stage, and existing soil pH.

• Test, Don't Guess: Because copper is a micronutrient, a little goes a long way, and too much can cause toxicity. We always highly recommend getting your soil tested locally or checking with a certified agronomist before starting a large-scale application.

• Storage and Handling Tips: Keep your bags tightly sealed and stored in a cool, dry place. Copper Sulphate is corrosive to metals, so always use plastic, wooden, or earthenware containers when mixing it—never use iron or galvanized metal buckets!

• Our Liability: Because we cannot control weather conditions, soil variations, or how a customer handles and mixes the product on-site, we provide this premium grade material but cannot guarantee final crop yields or performance. Final results are in nature's hand