Summer Squash

Question

I have a yellow and acorn squash plant growing in my garden. When the vegetable starts to grow, within a couple of days they shrivel up. I’m not sure what I am doing wrong. Thanks for you help.

Answer 1

It sounds like you are having pollination issues. When the flowers are not properly pollinated, the plant will reject the fruit while they are just a few inches long. You may need to hand pollinate. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm