squash falling off before becoming full size

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

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#1 Comment By Heather On 06/21/2015 @ 5:41 pm

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:

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