To whiten trees, as a rule, a solution based on slaked lime is used. Whitewashing makes it possible to protect plants from temperature extremes. In winter, temperature contrasts can lead to icing and cracks in the crust. The product contains lime, which prevents the appearance of pests and bacteria. The substance also protects against ultraviolet burns. In winter, the sun shines just as aggressively and can do harm.
What is worth knowing
It is better not to whiten young plants, as their bark is tender and thin. It is possible to halve the volume of lime in the prepared solution. At the same time, you can not use the solution at all, but purchase acrylic or water-based paint.
The farm considers limestone of the mountain variety to be very useful. Previously, it was used as a base for cement mortar. Lime is quicklime and slaked.
Quicklime and slaked lime have different purposes. Water and quicklime interact to create hydrated lime. The volume of the liquid depends on what the mixture will be:
- fluff;
- lime dough;
- lime milk.
The slaked substance is introduced into the soil to reduce acidity and increase fertility. Limestone powder and particles are slaked lime. In order for it to be suitable for whitewashing, it must be extinguished. When water is added, a reaction begins, which is characterized by the release of heat.
For extinguishing, you need to put limestone in a bucket and fill it with cold water. To make fluff, the proportions must be 1: 1. Boiling and splashing can be observed for about an hour. It is necessary to wait until the end of the procedure and then stir the contents of the bucket with a stick. After that, you can use the composition to whitewash various trees.
To make a "dough" from a substance, you need to take one part of lime and a little more than one part of water. For milk of lime, three parts of water are mixed with one part of lime.
When performing all actions, it is best to use a mask and gloves.
Classic recipe
You need to take:
- 10 liters of water;
- 2.5 g fluff;
- a couple of tablespoons of flour paste or 1 kg of clay, 10 large spoons of soap shavings, 1 kg of mullein.
Lime should be lumpy. It is extinguished to whitewash for about two hours. The composition will help against pests, fungi and lichens.
Copper sulfate recipe
To prepare the composition, you need to take:
- 10 liters of water;
- 300 g of copper sulfate;
- 2 kg of slaked lime.
You should get the consistency of sour cream.
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