What's your question? Ask

Zucchini Plants

Q.I Live In Cleveland Ohio. Having Trouble Growing Zuchinni And Cucumbers. Plant Start Off Ok Then Turn Yellow And Plant Dies. I

Zone 44134 | gnjensen added on June 29, 2020 | Answered

am purchasing diseased resistant seeds I have tried planting in raised beds using only miracle grow soil but they results are no better.

A.Answers to this queston: Add Answer
BushDoctor
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on July 1, 2020

The container does not have adequate drainage. Water pools up in the soil, and causes disease. Even disease resistant cultivars cannot be confined with disease, as it will cause the soil to swing far outside of acceptable nutrient and pH ranges.

A different container will be necessary, and new soil (A low nutrient potting soil mixed with organic compost will be best for any cucurbit).

Here are some articles that will help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/tips-for-growing-cucumbers.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-container-care.htm

Was this answer useful?
00

Log in or sign up to help answer this question.

Did you find this helpful? Share it with your friends!

You must be logged into your account to answer a question.

If you don't have an account sign up for an account now.

Looking for more?
here are more questions about...
Zucchini Plants
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

OK