🌿 Diseases on crops for which Bordeaux Mixture is extensively used

A trusted shield against common crop diseases

Crop	Disease	Symptoms	Control
COCOA	POD ROT / BLACK POD	Brown circular spots enlarge to cover pod surface, turning dark brown or black. Internal rotting in immature pods.	Remove infected pods. Spray 1% Bordeaux Mixture during monsoon. Ensure proper drainage and aeration.
	PHYTOPHTHORA CANKER	Water-soaked lesions on stem with dark margins. Wilting when infection spreads.	Remove affected parts and apply Bordeaux paste. Control pod rot to reduce spread.
	PINK DISEASE	Pink coating on stem, bark splitting, leaf wilting.	Remove infected branches. Apply Bordeaux paste and spray before monsoon.
GRAPES	POWDERY MILDEW	White growth on leaves and fruits causing cracking and discoloration.	Spray 1% Bordeaux Mixture regularly.
	DOWNY MILDEW	Affects leaves, flowers, and fruits leading to heavy loss.	Remove infected parts and spray Bordeaux Mixture.
COFFEE	LEAF RUST	Yellow spots turning to orange powder; leads to defoliation.	Spray 0.5% Bordeaux Mixture pre & post monsoon.
	BLACK ROT	Blackening of leaves and berries; defoliation.	Remove infected plants and spray before monsoon.
	DIE BACK	Leaf yellowing, twig wilting, failure of buds.	Spray during pre-blossom and monsoon seasons.
ARECANUT	KOLEROGA (FRUIT ROT)	Water-soaked lesions on nuts, leading to shedding.	Spray twice before and during monsoon.
	BUD ROT	Yellowing and rotting of spindle.	Remove infected tissue and apply Bordeaux paste.
PEPPER	FOOT ROT	Leaf, collar, and root rot affecting entire plant.	Spray Bordeaux and apply paste on stem.
	ANTHRACNOSE	Black sunken spots on berries.	Spray before flowering and during fruit stage.
CARDAMOM	CAPSULE ROT	Water-soaked lesions, rotting of capsules.	Spray at monsoon onset and repeat as needed.
	LEAF BLOTCH	Blackened capsules and leaf damage.	Remove infected plants and spray regularly.
RUBBER	PINK DISEASE	Infection at fork region of branches.	Spray twice annually with Bordeaux Mixture.
	LEAF FALL	Fruit rot followed by leaf fall.	Spray before monsoon; apply Bordeaux paste.
GINGER	LEAF SPOT	Black spots causing leaf drop.	Spray during June–July.
	RHIZOME ROT	Rotting of stems and roots.	Remove infected plants and drench with solution.

The time of spray may vary depending on monsoon, flowering, and disease conditions in your area.