Rotten zucchini: mistakes many gardeners make
20.07.2024 05:30
Rotting zucchini in the garden is a problem familiar to many gardeners.
We tell you why zucchini rots and what to do about it.
Why do zucchini rot?
The reasons may be different. This includes over-watering of the soil, lack of sunlight and nutrients (calcium, iodine, boron), and excess organic matter.
Often the cause is fungal diseases - powdery mildew, blossom-end white rot.
To prevent the spread of rot, the first step is to remove all rotten specimens.
It is also necessary to thin out the plantings and treat them with Fitosporin.
In addition, it is necessary to mulch the zucchini so that the lower leaves and fruits do not come into contact with the ground.
