squash

Question

I am growing spaghetti squash and every time a bloom starts to grow a squash, it falls off the vine. Why is this and am I doing something wrong?

Answer 1

You did nothing wrong. This is normally an indication of poor pollination. These articles should help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/teak/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