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General information about sulfur

Against the real one mildew Most sulfur is used in the form of network sulfur. During production, the element is first heated and then crystallized in cold water. The agent dissolves well in water. However, it has no effect on downy mildew.

Mode of action

Under the influence of oxygen, light and moisture, the network sulfur forms sulfur dioxide on the leaves. If the mushrooms feed on this substance, it kills them from within.

Prepare sulfur solution

Sulfur must always be heavily diluted before use. How to make a sulfur solution:

1. dissolve 20-40 g of sulfur liver in 10 liters of water
2. spray the agent off infected leaves
3. do not use the product in intense sunlight

Alternatives

In order to avoid the use of chemical agents, retailers now offer numerous environmentally friendly alternatives. On the one hand, you can get organic sulfur extracts in specialist shops. You can spray these on the plants from March to October. There is no danger to insects. It is also advisable to combat powdery mildew with home remedies. Broths that you can easily make yourself are suitable for this. You can choose to use it for this

• Milk or buttermilk
• Garlic or field horsetail
• Silica
• Baking soda or baking powder
• Nettle manure
• other biological sprays
• natural predators such as ladybirds also drive away powdery mildew
• Well thought-out bed designs are also useful. Plant basil, chives, chervil, thimble or garlic between particularly susceptible plants