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  1. Natalia Volodartseva, Moscow

    Why do zucchini ovaries fall off? Zame - like not just dried, but also rotten ovaries. Other pumpkin seeds do well. There are no spots or other signs of disease on the leaves.

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    • OOO "Sad"

      - The reason for this phenomenon may be cold weather. Zucchini belongs to the southern heat-loving crops, therefore it does not tolerate cold snaps, frequent rains, excessive air humidity and lack of sunlight. There are other reasons for zucchini ovary decay.

      Perhaps pollination of plants has not yet occurred: for some reason, insects do not have access to flowers.
      Or the plantings are thickened and as the bushes develop, the lower leaves begin to turn yellow and die off.
      No less a threat is posed by faded buds remaining on the spouts of young zucchini. During periods of rain or during watering, they, like a sponge, absorb moisture, begin to rot and infect the fruits. Therefore, check the bushes regularly and remove such flowers.

      One of the most common reasons leading to decay of zucchini ovaries is a lack of trace elements, in particular iodine and boron. Spray plants once a season with solutions of potassium iodide and boric acid (2 g per 10 liters of water). Alternatively, you can use complex fertilizers containing boron.

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