Lime Sulphur for Fruit Trees and Ornamentals (Sulphur Wash)

Complete Natural Protection for Your Orchard

Provide your trees and shrubs with a complete natural shield using Lime Sulphur. This versatile 3-in-1 treatment acts as a fungicide, insecticide, and miticide. Ideal for preventing and controlling a variety of garden issues, it prepares your plants for a healthy and vigorous growing season.

Primarily used during the dormant stage, Lime Sulphur is a cornerstone of ecological garden management, significantly reducing disease and pest pressure as soon as the ground thaws.

What does this product protect against?

• Fungal Diseases: Especially effective against powdery mildew, apple scab, rust, and black spot on roses.
• Overwintering Insects: Eliminates pests and their eggs hidden beneath the bark.
• Mites: Controls mite populations before they surge in the spring.

When to apply Lime Sulphur?

• Ideal Period: Primarily during the dormant stage, in early spring before leaf emergence.
• Temperature: Apply when temperatures are between 4°C and 25°C.
• Weather Conditions: Avoid application during imminent frost or if rain is expected within 48 hours. It is also recommended to avoid applying in direct, intense sunlight to prevent wood injury.

Which plants should be treated with Lime Sulphur?

• Fruit trees (Apple, Pear, Peach, Plum, etc.).
• Roses (essential for black spot prevention).
• Ornamental shrubs and plants.
• Certain conifers (check label for specific species tolerance).

Which plants should NOT be treated?

Sulphur can be phytotoxic to certain sensitive species. Use caution with:

• Conifer varieties sensitive to sulphur.
• Bean crops.
• Always consult the product label for a full list of plants to avoid.

How to use Lime Sulphur?

1. Preparation: Shake the product regularly to maintain a consistent mixture. Use a sprayer for uniform application.
2. Application: Spray all parts of the plant thoroughly (trunk, branches, buds) until fully covered, avoiding excessive runoff.
3. Combination: Can be combined with Dormant Oil (approx. 20 ml of Lime Sulphur per litre of oil) for enhanced protection against both insects and diseases.