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Rot on zucchini is no longer a problem: how to treat diseased vegetables
23.05.2023 15:18
Zucchini don't get sick very often, but sometimes you have to solve the problem of rot. This issue can be solved, but it would be useful to find out what is causing the disease.
Let's figure out what's wrong with the plantings and what folk method allows you to deal with this problem.
The reason for the appearance of rot
Zucchini, like all other vegetables, do not like stagnant moisture in the beds. If you add a lack of sunlight to the dampness, then trouble is inevitable.
Another reason is lack of nutrients.
How to solve the problem
Once the cause has been established, treatment can begin. If the rot is not related to excess moisture, then calcium nitrate-based fertilizer can be applied.
To prepare the solution you will need 20 grams of saltpeter and 10 liters of water.
The solution is used for watering, applying it under the root. Some people prefer to use this composition for spraying.
Another option is boric acid. You will need 1 gram of the product per 1 liter of warm water. But this composition can be used before flowering.
In advanced cases, potassium sulfate will help. It acts as a stimulant, and the plant produces new flowers and ovaries.
In this case, a folk remedy that works well is wood ash (3 tablespoons per 1 liter of water) and leave it for a week.
