Can you save the spray mix over the weekend in the sprayer or a
bucket to use later, with no reaction or breakdown taking place
(other than with the sticker-spreader)?
It won't break down, but it will settle out. I left some in a spray tank overnight and the settled clay plugged the intake line, drain plug, and was a bear to get mixed back up. Mix it and sprat it immediately, unless you can keep it agitated.
When mixing it in small loads: I have always sprayed it in a tank with at least 35, usually 50 gallons at a time. I nearly fill the tank, then add the material slowly with the agitation on. Occasionally I will have to shut the pump down and clean out the strainer...one grower I know takes all filter screens out when using it, although that is not necessary. It may be helpful to premix it before adding it to the sprayer, but if you don't use enough water it will turn into a sludgey mess. Once I get my home orchard planted this year and start using it with "homeowner" type spray equipment, I will have to fine-tune my strategy.
Glad to help with any other question.
Terence Bradshaw
1189 Wheeler Road
Calais, VT 05648
madshaw@innevi.com
(802)229-2004
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