squash falling off before becoming full size

Question

What can I do about squash falling off before becoming full size? Do I need to supplement with lime?

Answer 1

This is caused by a lack of pollination. You can try attracting more pollinators to your garden or you can hand pollinate the plants. Here are some articles that will help with both:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/creating-a-pollinator-garden.htm