Zucchini, Lots Of Flowers, No Fruit. Blossoms Fall Or Are Cut Off From The Stem. What’s Happening?

Question

Can I correct this? The zucchini got a late start. First planting suffered from cutworms. Could there still be cutworms in the garden attacking at the flower stems?

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Answer 1

Cutworms normally feed at the base of the plant. Animals such as deer, rabbits and birds eat flowers. This article explains why the blossoms drop:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/zucchini/why-zucchini-blossoms-fall-off-the-plant.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/female-male-squash-blossoms.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/animals/keep-rabbits-out-of-gardens.htm