zucchini suddenly split down the side

What is making my zucchini suddenly split down the side? I have been harvesting zucchini for a month or so and getting lots of beautiful zucchini. Then all of a sudden in the last few days, I have found the smaller zucchini split down the side and don’t know what is causing this. Also, the zucchini are getting lumpy instead of a smooth skin. I do also have the mildewy leaves and need to know what is causing that.

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#1 Comment By shelley On 05/30/2015 @ 9:58 pm

Have you had a lot of rain lately? Sometimes zucchini and squash will crack after heavy rains.

Here is an article that will explain the bumps on your zucchini:
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Here are a few articles on powdery mildew and how to treat it – powdery mildew thrives in excessive moisture.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/get-the-cure-for-powdery-mildew.htm ^[2]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/powdery-mildew-homemade-and-organic-remedies.htm ^[3]

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