Losing Button Squash

Question

Young button squash are dropping off vine. We sometimes have the same problem when growing pumpkins. Soil is well composted.

Answer 1

It sounds like a pollination problem. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm