Diluted Bleach as Spray?

Starlight · August 11, 2016

One thing that I did learn from last year was there is a big difference between the cheap generic bleaches and the Clorox. With the cheaper off brands think there is more water in the jugs and I could use a heavier mist. The one store I went to only had the full strength Clorox and I learned to use a lighter, finer mist, when trying to treat plants in the very early stage of disease. I about burned a few totally up being too heavy handed.

I do agree with Bill that catching things early and even doing preventive if you know those diseases are going to show up. I've gotten to the point where I don't worry about what the tomatoes look like, I just scout all the leaves, top and bottom . Amazing how one tiny spot of gray mold can turn into a nightmare in a couple of days if not treated.

August 11, 2016	#38
Starlight Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: AL Posts: 1,993	One thing that I did learn from last year was there is a big difference between the cheap generic bleaches and the Clorox. With the cheaper off brands think there is more water in the jugs and I could use a heavier mist. The one store I went to only had the full strength Clorox and I learned to use a lighter, finer mist, when trying to treat plants in the very early stage of disease. I about burned a few totally up being too heavy handed. I do agree with Bill that catching things early and even doing preventive if you know those diseases are going to show up. I've gotten to the point where I don't worry about what the tomatoes look like, I just scout all the leaves, top and bottom . Amazing how one tiny spot of gray mold can turn into a nightmare in a couple of days if not treated.