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- Q.Green Squash Plant - My squash stems have started to just wilt and die. They are still green, but it looks like the stems ...
- Q.Zucchini And Pumpkin Growing Problems - I have planted zucchini, yellow squash, mini pumpkins, and gourds. The plants came up and were doing beautifully until a ...
- Q.Training Squash Up A Vine - My question is about training squash and tomatoes to grow up a vine. We have the trellis all ready to ...
- Q.All My Squash And Zucchinis Are Affected - All of my zucchini and yellow squash have been affected, and I have no clue what this is. All have ...
- Q.Squash Wilt - Half of the plants look great, but the little squashes wilt after they get about 3 inches long.
- Q.Zucchini And Squash - We have both zucchini and squash plants turning yellow and look like they're dying. What can we do?
- Q.Squash Blossoms Eaten Off - Something is eating my squash blossoms at the base of the blossom and they fall to the ground at the ...
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July 8, 2011Q.Green Squash Plant
My squash stems have started to just wilt and die. They are still green, but it looks like the stems have been squashed or broken and then they just collapse like they were frozen and then thawed. Mushy. I took those stems off and threw them away and finally pulled up the whole plant. I am seeing signs in the second plant but not in the third. I am just so frustrated with this. This is the second planting in containers. The first batch had a white fly infestation. Replanted in another container and moved it to the far side of the yard. The yellow squash was doing well but now has blossom end rot. I understand that is a calcium deficiency, which makes sense since it is a huge squash plant in a large container with tons of squash forming.
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Nikki on
July 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.The following article should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/signs-and-treatments-of-squash-wilt.htm
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Anonymous on
July 8, 2011Q.Zucchini and Pumpkin Growing Problems
I have planted zucchini, yellow squash, mini pumpkins, and gourds. The plants came up and were doing beautifully until a few weeks ago when the leaves started to wilt, as well as the flower stems, and some of the bottom leaves are turning yellow. I have not seen any kind of insects on them. We have had a lot of rain with some cool temperatures, but now it has been pretty hot. We had a similar problem with the plants last year too. Can you help?
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Nikki on
July 8, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like vine borers. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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July 9, 2011Q.Training Squash Up a Vine
My question is about training squash and tomatoes to grow up a vine. We have the trellis all ready to go. Do I need to cut off some of the plant to make it work vertically, or do I just get all of the plant growth to go up the trellis? If I need to cut some off, what is your suggestion on how much and how to do that?
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Nikki on
July 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, if you provide a trellis, it will grow up the trellis. You just need to support the fruit. Tying the fruit to the trellis with panty hose works well.
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July 11, 2011Q.All My Squash and Zucchinis Are Affected
All of my zucchini and yellow squash have been affected, and I have no clue what this is. All have the same characteristic split open root at the base and yellow dryness. Please help, it's my first time gardening.
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Nikki on
July 11, 2011
Certified ExpertA.While stem split is common and usually due to extreme temperature changes and uneven watering, it never hurts to check for signs of pests, especially since they can penetrate the plant through these splits. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htm
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July 11, 2011Q.Squash Wilt
Half of the plants look great, but the little squashes wilt after they get about 3 inches long.
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Nikki on
July 12, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Most likely this is due to a pollination issue. The following articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm
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July 11, 2011Q.Zucchini and Squash
We have both zucchini and squash plants turning yellow and look like they're dying. What can we do?
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Nikki on
July 12, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is likely vine borer. This article will have more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-pests-identifying-and-preventing-squash-vine-borer.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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July 12, 2011Q.Squash Blossoms Eaten Off
Something is eating my squash blossoms at the base of the blossom and they fall to the ground at the time that they should be pollinated. There are small black dots on stems and blossoms when this happens.
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Nikki on
July 12, 2011
Certified ExpertA.They are most likely not being eaten. This is typical behavior for a squash plant. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. Give it some time and you will see it start fruiting.
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