Bordeaux mixture

Hi sid , it looks like it is linked to the wine making industry, rather than the gardener BUT that does mean that some time in the future it may be banned. The wine makers are huge and very rich so not for a long time me thinks.
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Following a decade-long review of active substances that farmers are allowed to use on their crops, the European Commission is set to ban those that don't meet its strict requirements for toxicology and environmental safety. EU member states will then have to decide which of the approved chemicals can be used within their own countries.
However, the process has thrown up an anomaly - several agents used in organic farming have made the cut, despite the fact that not all the necessary data were available. These include chemicals that are used to prevent mould, particularly in potatoes and grapes, and which are therefore essential in the production of organic wine. These fungicidal chemicals include several copper salts and Bordeaux mixture, a combination of copper sulfate and calcium hydroxide.

dont they just love to get complicated

We posted at the same time tode  just found that on google

Alby,Tode thankyou for swift replies I was surfing the net about spuds when I came upon the topic of Bordeaux mixture might be banned the site was called moonbelles.com
cheers
Sid

No, but I can give you the one for apple brandy that's used round here.   

Fill up a large vessel with cider.
Heat gently.
Collect the condensed liquid coming from outlet, tasting often.
When the condensate tastes watery, put out fire and bottle up product.

But I think you were looking for something more legal, like soaking
raspberries in vodka.       

Would interest me if you found one.

But I think you were looking for something more legal, like soaking
raspberries in vodka.       

Speak for yourself, Tode! Earlier this year one of my neighbour's was convinced my cayenne peppers growing in my back bedroom window were cannabis plants, so what have I got to lose by making raspberry poteen at home! (only kidding, I think!!  )