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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comI have 3 different kinds of squash growing in my garden. The plants are big and beautiful; however, the squash starts to grow great and then all of a sudden it begins to rot on the stem. Why is this happening?
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1 Comment To "Squash Rotting"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 08/02/2011 @ 7:00 am
It sounds like a pollination issue. These articles will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm [1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm [2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm [3]
They may also have blossom end rot. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossom-end-rot-causes-and-treatment.htm [4]