Zucchini Rottening

Question

My zucchini plants are mature and have prodeuced 3-5 fruits, but they rot before they get any bigger. They were only about 3 or 4 inches long and I had to cut them off. Can you tell me why this happens?

Answer 1

It sounds like a pollination problem. Without proper pollination, the plant will drop or allow the unpollinated fruit to rot. These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/squash-fruit-falling-off-the-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/squash/pollinate-squash-by-hand.htm