Suddenly Yellow Leaves

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I am still using my original SP2 backpack sprayer after 8 to 10 years. I bought a replacement last year thinking it couldn't possibly keep going any longer but I am still using the same one and haven't taken the new one out of the box. A trick I learned was always put it up with at least a half gallon of clean water in it and with a little pressure still in it. I found when I followed the directions of clearing all the liquid out and storing it dry that it was hard to get primed and pumping after being stored for any length of time and sometimes had to take the pump apart and that was a pain. Since I started doing that over 5 years ago it hasn't failed me once. I think they are cheaper now than when I bought mine years ago but even if it was 200 bucks it is well worth it unless you get a lemon.

Besides using the bleach spray on tomatoes I use it on squash and cucumbers to prevent mold. If used early and often it will keep it off the plants the whole season. I regret that it doesn't do a thing for fusarium wilt, nematodes or TSWV but almost any foliage disease will at least be slowed by it. It is a real life saver during rainy weather.

Bill