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Why zucchini rots right in the garden: experienced gardeners told how to deal with the problem
24.05.2023 19:49
Some summer residents may sometimes encounter the fact that zucchini can rot right in the garden.
This situation causes concern among many people, because it means that the fertile crop will not produce a decent harvest.
However, with the help of a few simple rules, the situation can be prevented, says landscape designer and agricultural scientist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert for the online publication BelNovosti.
How to protect zucchini from this problem
Don't forget about covering material
At the end of spring and the beginning of summer, there is still a noticeable chill at night. Such temperature fluctuations do not have the best effect on zucchini.
Therefore, it is worth using high-quality covering material at night. You can refuse it only in July, when normal temperatures are established.
Brick
Many people forget about this trick, although it is simple and effective. In order to protect zucchini from the risk of rotting, you just need to lay out a few bricks near the bed with the crop.
The secret is quite simple: the stone will warm the plants at night, since it has managed to accumulate a sufficient amount of heat during the day.
Fertilizers
Apply nutrients according to the timing and needs of the zucchini. If the plants have enough vitamins, they will get sick much less often.
