I don't know how big your garden is or whether this would be practical or not...I've got two beds that are under sun shade cloth and they are decidely happier than in years past when I didn't have it. I believe mine is a 40% block and white in color and it lowers the temps under it remarkably. Insects, not disease have been the primary fight too as they can't resist the lush green leaves. That said, with 100 degrees plus predicted for the forseeable future, it will be a race to ripen everything before disease and insects destroy the spring offerings. Good luck and hang in Worth.
P.S. I have had a huge number of Tom horn worms this year and I'm sick to death of squishing their green guts out!
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