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- Q.Squash Size - My squash are producing but are not getting very big. Some plants have 8-10 squash but they are all very ...
- Q.Zucchini And Squash - Our plants are big and beautiful, but they have no blossoms. They are about 3-4 weeks old. We live in ...
- Q.Pruning Flowers Or ‘Runners’ On A Squash Plant - I've heard that cutting off the runners is best for producing sweet squash. Should I?
- Q.What Are The Small Black Spots On My Squash Plants? - I have small black spots on my squash plants. They also have yellow leaves and look like they start to ...
- Q.Should I Prune Yellow Squash Or Zucchini To Get More Produce? - With tomatoes I prune leaves, does that work with squash?
- Q.Crook Neck Squash - I planted squash about one month ago and discovered yesterday that my squash plants have turned yellow. This happened after ...
- Q.Squash Plant - My squash and cucumber plants are thriving and growing larger every day with multiple blooms, but the actual squash will ...
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May 14, 2011Q.Squash Size
My squash are producing but are not getting very big. Some plants have 8-10 squash but they are all very small. How long does it take for them to be picked once you see the squash forming?
Answered by
Nikki on
May 15, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Generally, this is due to poor pollination. Squash will produce fruits even if no pollination has occurred, but they will only grow 1-2 inches and then die. This can easily be corrected by growing bright-colored flowers (like marigolds or zinnias) close by to entice bees to the area. You could also hand pollinate them. Here's an article that may be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm
Too much fruit set can also lead to small fruit size as well. In addition, a lack of water can decrease the size of your squash.
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Anonymous on
May 16, 2011Q.Zucchini and Squash
Our plants are big and beautiful, but they have no blossoms. They are about 3-4 weeks old. We live in the Houston, Tx. area (Zone 9). Is this a problem? How long should it be before they start blooming? We can find no signs of disease. They all look healthy.
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is generally due to poor pollination or unsuitable growing conditions.
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Anonymous on
May 17, 2011Q.Pruning Flowers or ‘Runners’ On a Squash Plant
I've heard that cutting off the runners is best for producing sweet squash. Should I?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 17, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is true that pinching off the tips of squash runners (after fruits have started to form) will allow the plants to spend more energy producing squash.
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May 19, 2011Q.What Are the Small Black Spots on My Squash Plants?
I have small black spots on my squash plants. They also have yellow leaves and look like they start to die from the base up. They have a kind of a powder on the leaves also.
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Heather on
May 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This sounds like Septoria leaf spot. This article will help you:
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Anonymous on
May 19, 2011Q.Should I Prune Yellow Squash or Zucchini to Get More Produce?
With tomatoes I prune leaves, does that work with squash?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.You can prune some. But try to remove only growing tips so as not to leave large wounds to draw squash pests and diseases.
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May 19, 2011Q.Crook Neck Squash
I planted squash about one month ago and discovered yesterday that my squash plants have turned yellow. This happened after they bloomed, but have not produced anything. The whole plant is yellow; what's wrong?
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Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/why-squash-leaves-turn-yellow.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
May 20, 2011Q.Squash Plant
My squash and cucumber plants are thriving and growing larger every day with multiple blooms, but the actual squash will only grow to about two inches and then starts turning brown on the tips before dying. My cucumbers only get to about an inch and then start to shrivel up and die. Everything else in the garden is doing great. What could be the problem?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 20, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is a pollination problem. When the flowers are not pollinated, the plant "aborts" the fruit because it will not make seeds. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
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