Light Green in Color

Our zucchini is a pale green in color. Is this due to a lack of some nutrients in the soil or some other problem?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 06/23/2011 @ 7:50 am

These articles should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/solutions-for-common-problems-growing-zucchini.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/spider-mite-detection-and-spider-mite-natural-control.htm ^[2]

This can be caused by spider mites, which can suck the juices from plants, leaving them pale in color. Treat with insecticidal soap or see article above. You can use neem oil as well. It could also be due to some type of bacterial infection. Remove infected leaves/plants.

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