Dutchmaster Zone and copper sulphate

[SWvoodoo]

I read on another less reliable source that Dutchmaster Zone's active ingredient is copper sulphate also used as a garden pond algaecide.
Can anyone confirm or deny this? or even have any comments on DM Zone's use?

 

[danklover79]

Re: Dutchmaster Zone and copper sulphate.

I have used it to get rid of/prevent rot, and it works well, I've heard better things about Guardian Angel.

 

[SWvoodoo]

Re: Dutchmaster Zone and copper sulphate.

Found this:
Sulfur-based Fungicides

Sulfur is one of the longest-used fungicides. Historical data tracks its use back to more than 1,500 years ago when its fungicidal properties were found to battle pathogens on wheat. For the indoor horticulturist, who probably isn't growing wheat, sulfur can be used to battle a wide variety of fungi, including rose black spot and powdery mildew. Sulfur's effectiveness as a fungicide stems from its ability to prevent the fungal spores from germinating. Sulfur-based fungicides are available in liquid or powder form.

Sulfur burners are devices commonly used by greenhouse and indoor horticulturists to prevent or combat powdery mildew. Sulfur burners heat up powdered sulfur (usually in a small tablet form) until the sulfur reaches its evaporation point. As the evaporated sulfur mixes with the room atmosphere, a thin layer of sulfur forms on the entire surface of the plant (and everything else in the room). This is the most effective way to get complete coverage with a sulfur treatment. Sulfur burners should not be used within four weeks of harvest with any consumable where the sulfur powder cannot be physically cleaned from the surface of fruits and vegetables. Sulfur burners are not safe to use when a person or animal is in the room. Always put a sulfur burner on a timer and never be in the room when a sulfur burner is active.

Copper-based Fungicides

There are many different copper-based fungicides available to today's hobbyists
and commercial horticulturists. Copper-based fungicides are generally mixed with some other component, such as lime, to help neutralize the pH. Without first being neutralized, the acidic properties of copper sulfate (the most commonly used form of copper) could cause as much damage to the plant as the pathogen.

Copper-based fungicides are available in powder and liquid form, although liquid is much more common for the indoor horticulturist. Some plant varieties are more sensitive to copper-based fungicides than others and growers should always conduct a sensitivity test before using one. To conduct a sensitivity test, spray a few leaves on each variety of plant in the garden and wait 24 hours. If there are no signs of burning on the foliage, go ahead and treat the entire garden.

 

[danklover79]

Re: Dutchmaster Zone and copper sulphate.

I just checked my Zone container, and it is derived from copper sulfate, it also contains 0.002% copper.

 

[Cultivator]

Re: Dutchmaster Zone and copper sulphate.

zone is good at keeping nasties away and the small amount of copper isnt enough to poison plant or damage roots. However if u use guardian angel combined with cannazym it amazing.

 

[SWvoodoo]

Thanks guys just adding it to the memory bank.