Summer Squash

Question

Hello, I live in zone 8b, my summer squash continues to die. I am hand pollinating due to lack of pollinators. The leaves are very healthy. The female flower opens up, starts thriving to stop growing and die. There is a brown ring around the female fruit each time it has died. What can I do?

Answer 1

It could be in the pollination. Here are detailed instructions on hand pollinating and other articles that should help:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm

https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/problem-solvers/cucurbit-problem-solver/cucurbit-fruit-disorders/

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

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/signs-and-treatments-of-squash-wilt.htm

https://extension.okstate.edu/fact-sheets/print-publications/epp-entomology-and-plant-pathologhy/pumpkin-and-squash-diseases-epp-7336.pdf

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/garden-by-region/south-central/south-central-pests.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/how-to-grow-summer-squash.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-borer-planting-time.htm