why are my squash flowers dropping

Why are my squash flowers dropping?

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#1 Comment By Nikki On 07/07/2011 @ 8:33 am

This is typical behavior for a squash plant. They will produce mostly male (non-fruiting) blossoms early in the season and will gradually start to produce more female blossoms as the season progresses. Give it some time and you will see it start fruiting. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-blossoms-falling-off-vine.htm ^[1]

Here is how to tell a male from a female blossom: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/female-male-squash-blossoms.htm ^[2]

If you are seeing fruit but they are falling off, this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/zucchini-fruit-fall-off-the-plant-before-they-are-full-grown.htm ^[3]
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm ^[4]

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