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Ready-to-Apply Fungicidal Protection for Healthier Crops

A revolutionary invention developed through long-term, dedicated research supported by Prof. P. V. Thomas, Rubber Research Institute, Coffee Board, and Spices Board.

Features of Ready-to-Use Bordeaux Paint

  1. Effective against stem rot disease; thoroughly mixed and applied by painting on the plant surface.

  2. Kondodys Ready-to-Use Bordeaux Mixture functions as both a fungicide and a pesticide.

  3. The organic paste ingredient in this paint acts as a fungicide and helps in quick absorption through leaves.

  4. Excellent weatherability, structural quality, and strong adhesion to plant surfaces and leaves.

  5. Can be applied even during intermittent rains. Fungi are attracted to poisonous copper ions and are destroyed.

  6. This product is effectively curative, even on plants already affected by fungal infections.

  7. Neem oil destroys the reproductive strength of pests, acts as a repellent, and the azadirachtin content kills feeding nematodes.

  8. Neem oil contains triglycerides, sterols, fatty acids (Omega-6 & 9), stearic acid, and palmitic acids.

  9. Neem oil emulsion increases spray coverage on leaves.

  10. Kondodys Ready-to-Use Bordeaux Mixture maintains superior qualities compared to conventional Bordeaux mixtures.

  11. Efficacy lasts for 45–50 days when applied using Ready-to-Use Bordeaux Paint.

  12. Phytotoxicity is comparatively lower in Kondodys Ready-to-Use Bordeaux Paint.

  13. Based on these outstanding characteristics, the Intellectual Property of India has granted a Patent to
    Xavier Thomas Kondody, Managing Partner, Sanson Chemical Industries,
    Kottayam – 686602.

Specifications of Kondodys Copper Sulphate Pentahydrate

  • Purity: 97.75% minimum

  • Copper (Cu): 24.7% minimum

  • pH: 3 – 4

  • Sulphur:  37.37%

  • Insoluble Matter in Water: 0.2% maximum

  • Mercury (Hg): 0.1 ppm maximum

  • Arsenic (As): 10 ppm maximum

  • Lead (Pb): 20 ppm maximum

  • Cadmium (Cd): 10 ppm maximum

What Makes Kondodys Version Different / Advantages

  • Ready-to-use — saves time and labor compared with mixing traditional Bordeaux mixture every time.
  • Longer shelf life — the ready paint reportedly remains usable for a longer period (unlike freshly mixed mixture which must be used quickly).
  • Rain-resistance / weatherability — more suitable for humid conditions, heavy rainfall seasons; the coating tends to stay on plant surfaces even under rain.
  • Widely applicable across different crops: plantation crops (coffee, rubber, pepper), fruit trees, garden plants — especially in tropical/humid regions (like Kerala).

✅ What is “Ready-to-Use Bordeaux Paint”

  • The product is a ready-made version of Bordeaux mixture / Bordeaux paint — a copper-based fungicide/paste historically used in agriculture.
  • It is produced by Sanson Chemical Industries under the brand Kondodys, based in Kottayam, Kerala.
  • Unlike the traditional Bordeaux mixture (which farmers have to prepare manually every time by mixing copper sulphate + lime + water), this “paint” is ready-to-use — convenient and time-saving for farmers.

✅ Purpose & Use — When and Why You’d Use It

  • The paint is used to protect crop plants — especially fruit trees, plantation crops (like coffee, rubber, pepper), and other garden/estate plants — against fungal and other diseases.
  • It is also used as a “wound dressing” — for sealing cut ends, pruned branches or other injuries to trees/plants (after pruning, surgery on trees, etc.). This helps prevent infections, fungal invasion, and supports healing.
  • Because it’s ready-to-use and more stable than freshly mixed Bordeaux mixture, it offers longer shelf life (no need to prepare mixture fresh daily), and is more rain-resistant — suitable for use even in regions with heavy rainfall.

✅ How It Works (Underlying Principle)

  • The active fungicidal action comes from copper — copper ions disrupt fungal spores’ ability to germinate and grow. That is the standard mechanism of Bordeaux mixture/paint.
  • The “paint/paste” form (rather than spray + water) allows the product to adhere to plant trunks, stems or wounded parts — forming a protective coating that resists wash-off from rain, and acts as long-lasting barrier against pathogens.