Preparing Tankmix Bordeaux Mixture | Pacific .
Lime To prepare tankmix bordeaux, use only good quality hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide). The hydrated lime should be fresh, that is, not carbonated by prolonged exposure to air. Hydrated lime is stable and usually is readily available under several trade names. Magnesium lime, a mixture of Ca(OH) 2 and Mg(OH) 2, may also be used.