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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    July 15, 2013
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    This link will take you to a page of articles discussing bloom problems with squash: http://www.google.com/cse?cx=012078378210706707791%3Af1h5n_k1r5e&ie=UTF-8&q=squash+blossoms+falling+off&oq=squa&gs_l=partner.3.0.0l10.159431.160479.0.164355.4.2.0.2.2.0.293.416.0j1j1.2.0.gsnos%2Cn%3D13.1.0.0.3445j6288609j5..1ac.1._o723Bb2KkI#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=squash%20blossoms%20falling%20off&gsc.page=1

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    January 6, 2014
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    I am not quite certain it is the same plant, but they may have been picturing a birdhouse squash plant. They have lovely large leaves.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
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    Are they wilting too? If so, this could be the onset of bacterail wilt, which is detrimental to both squash and cucumbers. This article provides common reasons for yellowing of squash plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm Mosaic is another possibility that could affect these plants: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumber-mosaic-virus.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 11, 2014
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    Generally, they will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. Give it some time and you will see it start fruiting.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 28, 2014
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    The signs are pretty much the same regardless of the plant. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/signs-of-plants-affected-by-too-much-water.htm

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    June 19, 2014
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    You may be seeing squash wilt: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/signs-and-treatments-of-squash-wilt.htm
    or the effects of an insect such as thrips or aphids. You can take some leaf samples to the Extension Service for analysis; this link will help you find one: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/
    but in the meantime, you might try a simple home remedy such as neem oil to control whatever bug is molesting your squash: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm

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