RTU Daconil

supergirl · July 25, 2006

While at Orchard Supply Hardware today, I happened across ready to use spray bottles of Daconil (little hand trigger spray bottles, like Windex.) I picked up a couple to spray my stem crud with, just so that I don't have to mix up the big sprayer all the time, since the leaves for the most part are looking good. When I gave it a whirl this afternoon, the texture was really different from when I use the Ortho GDC in my sprayer. Kind of thick and gloppy. Trying to think of something similar...maybe eggwhites, but less slimy? I'm hoping this will help to coat the stems and give it some extra staying power. However, can anyone please advise if I just have bad, semi-congealed spray?

landarc · July 25, 2006

I assume you shook the container up throughly prior to spraying it? The fine clay in Daconil can settle to the bottom and create that feel.

Suze · July 25, 2006

Supergirl, I've never used the ready to use versions of clorothalonil (and I wouldn't). It seems like several folks are reporting similar experiences with these ready to mix solutions being thicker than expected and difficult to spray. I don't know what's going on, but it shouldn't be like that.

I'd return it, and get the 29.x% concentrate, then mix that with water at the rate of one tablespoon/gallon as per instructions.

properly diluted to the left, full strength to the right:

Suze · July 25, 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by kctomato

Mmmmmmm milk!

Chlorothalonil isn't just for tomatoes anymore. It's a tasty beverage! A floor wax, a dessert topping...

Keith, I've had that glass in my garden shed for years for whatever reason.

supergirl · July 25, 2006

Thanks. I did shake thoroughly and repeatedly during the application, but will give it another whirl. I didn't know about the clay, though - interesting. I don't have the problem at all when I dilute the concentrate myself. I've got my designated measuring spoons out in the garage for it, so I'm pretty sure I'm diluting properly when I do it myself.

landarc · July 26, 2006

well heck, just dump the slimy mess into the hudson sparyer and dilute and spray until it seems right. By the way, in small amounts both daconil and roundup aren;t gonna kill you, although it is pleasant for a few hours with the roundup.

supergirl · July 27, 2006

Yeah, but how does the Roundup taste?

I guess maybe with some mixer they might be alright. I seem to recall a thread on GW where someone talked about smoking Daconil or something similar...

hald · August 2, 2006

The Daconil I bought at OSH has the same texture you describe. Kind of slimey. off white, like nose runnings. Very difficult to spray with the provided nozzle because it only shoots a stream, doesn't spray. I've only used it once. It may be a helpful chemical but the package makes it nearly impossible to use.
-Hal

July 25, 2006	#1
supergirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 107	RTU Daconil While at Orchard Supply Hardware today, I happened across ready to use spray bottles of Daconil (little hand trigger spray bottles, like Windex.) I picked up a couple to spray my stem crud with, just so that I don't have to mix up the big sprayer all the time, since the leaves for the most part are looking good. When I gave it a whirl this afternoon, the texture was really different from when I use the Ortho GDC in my sprayer. Kind of thick and gloppy. Trying to think of something similar...maybe eggwhites, but less slimy? I'm hoping this will help to coat the stems and give it some extra staying power. However, can anyone please advise if I just have bad, semi-congealed spray?

July 25, 2006	#2
landarc Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Left Coasty Posts: 964	I assume you shook the container up throughly prior to spraying it? The fine clay in Daconil can settle to the bottom and create that feel. __________________ Lets see...$10 for Worth and $5 for Fusion, man. Tomatoes are expensive! Bob

July 26, 2006	#6
landarc Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Left Coasty Posts: 964	well heck, just dump the slimy mess into the hudson sparyer and dilute and spray until it seems right. By the way, in small amounts both daconil and roundup aren;t gonna kill you, although it is pleasant for a few hours with the roundup. __________________ Lets see...$10 for Worth and $5 for Fusion, man. Tomatoes are expensive! Bob

July 25, 2006	#3
Suze Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,027	Supergirl, I've never used the ready to use versions of clorothalonil (and I wouldn't). It seems like several folks are reporting similar experiences with these ready to mix solutions being thicker than expected and difficult to spray. I don't know what's going on, but it shouldn't be like that. I'd return it, and get the 29.x% concentrate, then mix that with water at the rate of one tablespoon/gallon as per instructions. properly diluted to the left, full strength to the right:

July 27, 2006	#7
supergirl Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 107	Yeah, but how does the Roundup taste? I guess maybe with some mixer they might be alright. I seem to recall a thread on GW where someone talked about smoking Daconil or something similar...

August 2, 2006	#8
hald Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 23	The Daconil I bought at OSH has the same texture you describe. Kind of slimey. off white, like nose runnings. Very difficult to spray with the provided nozzle because it only shoots a stream, doesn't spray. I've only used it once. It may be a helpful chemical but the package makes it nearly impossible to use. -Hal