What causes squash to grow maybe 3″ and then just dry up and die?

I have a raised garden bed that is two feet high. Lots of soil and limbs. Is it possible that the soil is not staying moist?

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#1 Comment By GKH_Susan On 06/04/2020 @ 2:33 pm

This could be a couple of different issues; possible Blossom End Rot or poor pollination.

These articles cover these issues.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossom-end-rot-causes-and-treatment.htm ^[1]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm ^[2]

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