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- Q.Why Are My Zucchini Leaves Turning Pale Green? - This is my first time growing a garden. My zucchini plants were growing fine until I noticed the bigger leaves ...
- Q.The Last 2 Zucchini We Picked Have Small White Dots All Over The Vegetable Itself. Is It Okay To Eat? What Is The Cause? - We have had a lot of rain here; not sure if that is the issue. However, the first 4 ...
- Q.What Is Wrong With My Zucchini And Cucumber Plants? - They are planted in raised beds. We have been getting lots of rain here, could it be chlorosis? If so ...
- Q.Zucchini Not Maturing–turning Yellow At Blossom End. - Plenty of blossoms, small zuchinni growing and then stem end turns yellow.
- Q.Zucchini - my zucinni grow to 3 to 4 inches then rot on the vine. what is this caused from?
- Q.New Zucchini And Cucumber Plants Have Extremely Small First Leaves - I have planted cucumber and a variety of squash plants directly in plants with good soil. All of the ...
- Q.Aphids (I Think) On Zucchinni - Hi Again, Everyone; I was checking one of our Zucchinni plants this evening because I noticed the leaves are looking really ...
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Jldyd on
August 16, 2018
91910Q.Why are my zucchini leaves turning pale green?
This is my first time growing a garden. My zucchini plants were growing fine until I noticed the bigger leaves started to turn a pale color.
- Answered by
oldspice on
August 17, 2018A.That is natural. Since those leaves are so big the plant can not give it a bunch of nutriance, so it may turn more pale. If it is affecting your Zucchini fruit than that is another thing. It is normal.
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- Asked by
JerseyGirl53 on
August 26, 2018
6aQ.The last 2 zucchini we picked have small white dots all over the vegetable itself. Is it okay to eat? What is the cause?
We have had a lot of rain here; not sure if that is the issue. However, the first 4 zucchinis were fine. Thanks for any help you can give.
Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 28, 2018
Certified ExpertA.This is normal for many varieties of zucchini. There is no cause for concern here. It is just like spots on a dog. Some are spotted, or striped, while some are black. There are many to choose from!
This collection of articles will give you more information on zucchini: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini
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K113n040 on
May 18, 2019
Troup, TXQ.What is wrong with my zucchini and cucumber plants?
They are planted in raised beds. We have been getting lots of rain here, could it be chlorosis? If so what should I do to stop it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 18, 2019A.Yes, this Leaf Spot issue is likely the direct result of wet weather.
Pull back the mulch to help allow air circulation to the plant and it's root system. It also will help the soil dry out.
This article has more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/treating-leaf-spot-on-cucumbers.htm
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tutors2 on
May 28, 2019
85735Q.zucchini not maturing–turning yellow at blossom end.
Plenty of blossoms, small zuchinni growing and then stem end turns yellow.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 29, 2019A.It sounds like Blossom End Rot, likely due to lack of pollination.
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Anonymous on
June 3, 2019Q.zucchini
my zucinni grow to 3 to 4 inches then rot on the vine. what is this caused from?
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Downtoearthdigs on
June 4, 2019A.This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-blossom-end-rot.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
U913097 on
June 7, 2019
Zone 5aQ.New zucchini and cucumber plants have extremely small first leaves
I have planted cucumber and a variety of squash plants directly in plants with good soil. All of the seeds I planted have sprouted and are starting to grow but the first leaves are extremely small. Is this due to a nutrient deficiency or?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 8, 2019A.It is likely lack of adequate sunlight.
Increase the amount of light or even use a grow light to help them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/seedlings-after-germination.htm
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j9pestel on
June 17, 2019
Mesa AZQ.Aphids (I think) on Zucchinni
Hi Again, Everyone; I was checking one of our Zucchinni plants this evening because I noticed the leaves are looking really strange. Not only are they turning yellow and brown and getting brittle, but some look very pale, and in the center of the plant is some sort of white stuff that almost looks like frost. Of course, I know it's impossible to be frost because it's June and I'm in the Sonoran Desert. Anyway, upon closer inspection, I think I discovered what the culprit - or should I say culprits - are. I noticed small insects gathered on one of the leaves. When I looked on the underside of another leaf, it was covered - litterally - with what I think were aphids. They were very small, about the size of a pin head, and green. I looked on another leaf and it had the same thing. Then I realized the other insect I was seeing were small ants. I'm afraid I believe I know the answer to this question, but the plant should be removed and destroyed, shouldn't it? Thank you and have a wonderful day.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 17, 2019A.This sounds like Aphids!
Start to treat them right away, they can devour plants and spread.
I like Neem Oil, its organic and safe for people and the bees.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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