{"product_id":"copper-soap-500ml","title":"Copper Soap","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"responsive float-right pl-10 pr-10\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/Copper_Soap_banner_524b58a4-c6ff-43c0-80d0-3992372aee1c.jpg?v=1634886727\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDescription\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eNatural organic fungicide. For the preventative control of fungal diseases. Biodegradable.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA patented ultra-low-load copper fungicide formulation for the control of many common diseases using low concentrations of plant available copper. Copper Soap provides long lasting protection as a contact fungicide while also supplying an essential element that stimulates the plants natural immune system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/Copper_Soap_ing_banner_ca269451-1b02-45f7-96d1-4911a7282d7f.jpg?v=1634896723\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMode of action\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn aqueous solutions, copper octanoate forms ultrafine needle shaped crystals. This unique fatty acid based formulation helps the copper ions (Cu++) to be taken up by fungal and bacterial spores during germination leading to accumulation of levels which are toxic, thereby disrupting cellular proteins, causing death of the pathogen. For effective control it is important to spray Copper Soap on the leaf, flower or fruit before spores begin to germinate and cause infection. The Copper Soap formulation aids in uniform distribution on the plant surface, thereby improving coverage of the crop and the product efficacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCopper Soap is not harmful to beneficial organisms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs little as 90g metallic copper per ha of Copper Soap provides adequate plant protection and due to this low concentration it poses no threat to copper toxicity in the plant or soil. Copper Soap decomposes in the soil to form soluble copper and fatty acid, both of which can be used by the microbes and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow it works\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCopper Octanoate is a \u003cstrong\u003efungicide and bactericide\u003c\/strong\u003e used to control a wide range of plant diseases. The formulation known as a soap is made by combining a soluble copper fertilizer with a naturally-occurring fatty acid. It decomposes to form soluble copper, and fatty acid, both of which can be used by microbes and plants. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with most fungicides, \u003cstrong\u003eit acts to protect plants from infection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper soap is a preventative spray and therefore it is important to have the spray covering the leaf or fruit before the pathogen is able to cause an infection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe copper soap fungicide \u003cstrong\u003econtrols many common diseases\u003c\/strong\u003e using low concentrations of copper, down to as low as 90 ppm. The net result is an excellent vegetable, fruit and ornamental fungicide. It decomposes to form soluble copper, and fatty acid, both of which can be used by microbes and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product will control fungal diseases such as: powdery mildew and downy mildew on vegetables and ornamentals, rust on ornamentals, late blight on potatoes and tomatoes, as well as Peronospora and downy mildew on grapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost copper fungicides do not control powdery mildew, the combination of fatty acid and copper will control both powdery and downy mildew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEffective without a wetting agent\u003c\/strong\u003e as the octanoate content acts as surfactant to reduce the surface tension of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains only 18g\/kg metallic copper equivalent, as compared\u003cbr\u003eto other copper fungicides:\u003cbr\u003e- Copper Oxychloride: 500g\/kg metallic copper equivalent\u003cbr\u003e- Copper Hydroxide: 120g\/ℓ metallic copper equivalent\u003cbr\u003eTherefore less copper contamination and more sprays can be sprayed in organic production, where the limitation is 6kg metallic copper per hectare per season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo phytotoxicity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganically certified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper Soap is not harmful to beneficial organisms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufactured from \u003cstrong\u003eonly natural ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is odourless and very easy to clean out spray equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls a whole range of diseases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDowny Mildew \u0026amp; Powdery Mildew:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 50 m\u003cspan\u003eℓ \u003c\/span\u003e - 150 m\u003cspan\u003eℓ \u003c\/span\u003e of copper soap per 10 \u003cspan\u003eℓ \u003c\/span\u003e of water, use the higher dosage under high infection periods. \u003cem\u003eThis equates to 10 mℓ  - 30 mℓ per 2 ℓ  of water.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Blight (Common Tomatoes):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMix 100 m\u003cspan\u003eℓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- 200 m\u003cspan\u003eℓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof copper soap per 10 \u003cspan\u003eℓ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof water, use the higher dosage under high infection periods. T\u003cem\u003ehis equates to 20 mℓ  - 40 mℓ per 2 ℓ  of water.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.greenhouston.co.za\/products\/pump-up-compression-sprayer-2l\"\u003eCompression Sprayer\u003c\/a\u003e with a fine mist setting to generously \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px;\"\u003edistribute\u003c\/span\u003e the Copper Soap solution over the plant canopy or affected areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnsure thorough wetting of the plant with coverage on the top and underside of the leaf. Use higher rates under high infection periods. Established infestations will require more than 1 application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvanced Directions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe maximum concentration at which Copper Soap can be applied is a 2% solution. The following should be noted:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply Copper Soap every 7-10 days, depending on weather conditions. Under high pressure infection periods use the higher recommended rate and re-apply after rainfall. Ensure thorough coverage on the top and underside of the leaf. Do not spray to the point of runoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpraying Copper Soap on the leaf, flower or fruit before spores begin to germinate and cause infection is very important for disease control. It is important to identify the disease before spraying as the recommended dosage rates will change accordingly. Begin applications 2 weeks prior to the expected occurrence of the disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhysical compatibility should first be checked by mixing the recommended dosages of the products in a small jar test. Then test the spray mix combinations for phytotoxicity on a sample of crops prior to use. Do not apply in temperatures above 30°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCitrus: Do not mix Copper Soap with oil when applied to citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePome Fruit: Do not exceed one application between silver tip and green tip growth stages. May cause russeting of susceptible apple varieties such as Goldens. Do not exceed 1% concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes: Do not mix with lime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiseases controlled:  \u003c\/strong\u003eMildew, Blights, Rusts, Leaf spots, Rots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains 100 g \/ kg Copper Octanoate (10%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified organic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by OMRI.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReg. No. L7062 Act no. 36 of 1947.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUSA EPA Registration # 67702-2 for the concentrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Biogrow","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":40555139760281,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":40555139793049,"sku":"","price":1690.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25L","offer_id":40555139825817,"sku":"","price":8600.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/files\/BioGrow_Copper_Soap.png?v=1750419406","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/copper-soap-500ml","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}