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GreenGoddessGurl on
July 2, 2015
11706Q.yellow leaves on squash and cucumber plants
I asked a question the other day about the leaves on my squash and cucumber plants, but the answer I got was that I had blossom rot - which was WRONG. The vegetables are fine, and the blossoms are falling off the way they should. My question was about the discoloration of the LEAVES. Will the yellowing of the leaves affect the fruits and vegetables? I've been growing veggies for awhile, and this has never been a problem for me.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 3, 2015A.We apologize for the confusion.
We are answering lots of garden questions this time of year.Yellowing leaves usually indicate a watering issue. Either to much or to little.
If the soil is dry you may need to water even twice a day, especially if the summer temperatures are above 85 degrees.
There could be other reasons including insects or fungus.Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
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claudetteshort on
July 3, 2015
S E IowaQ.what to do for downy mildew on squash
Downy mildew on squash plants.
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claudetteshort on
July 3, 2015A.ok thank you
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July 3, 2015 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 5, 2015Q.squash plant leaves turning yellow
Why are squash plant leaves turning yellow?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 5, 2015A.If you've gotten a lot of rain lately, this could be the problem, simply too much water. This article will also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
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Anonymous on
July 6, 2015Q.Summer Squash
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.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 6, 2015A.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.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 6, 2015Q.squash
Why are the blooms falling off and not putting squash on?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2015A.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. The male blossoms typically drop from the plant and seemingly disappear. Give it some time and you will see it start fruiting. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossoms-falling-off-vine.htm
If you are seeing fruit but they are falling off, this article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm
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GreenGoddessGurl on
July 7, 2015
11706Q.fusarium wilt on squash plants
Can I treat fusarium wilt on my squash plants, or should I just remove the leaves? The fruits are fine, for now.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2015A.Most likely the plants cannot be saved.
Here is a link with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/signs-and-treatments-of-squash-wilt.htm
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GreenGoddessGurl on
July 8, 2015
11706Q.My squash plants seems to be suffering from squash wilt…
My squash plants seems to be suffering from squash wilt. Is there any way I can save the plants? The squash, cucumbers, and tomatoes on the vine seem to be growing beautifully, and I would hate to lose my harvest. Is it possible that something else might be turning my squash leaves yellow? We have been getting a ridiculous amount of rain for the season. Also, with the amount of rain we've been getting, I'm wary of using any more water soluble fertilizer in my garden for fear of over watering. Do you think 10 x 10 fertilizer would be too strong to use?
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 9, 2015A.Your yellowing leaves could simply be the excess amount of rain you mention.
Plants that sit in soggy soil can die from root rot.
These stressed plants then in turn will be more vulnerable to insects and disease.I would not try to fertilize them into health. Do not fertilize.
You could try Epsom Salt. I use this during the hot growing days of summer with quite good results.I'm including some links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm
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