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lime-sulfur |
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lime-sulfur, mixture of calcium polysulfides formed by reacting (e.g., by boiling) calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) with sulfur. It is used as an insecticide and fungicide. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| It is considered mandatory to spray with a lime-sulfur concoction once all the leaves of your peach tree have fallen, and to use this same spray once again in the spring just as peach buds are about to open. |
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