Why are my fruit rotting when they get about 2 inches long and yes they are rotting from the flower. I can't understand it. In the past they have been fine. Any suggestions?
By Jack K
Sounds like Blossom End rot. Your soil is lacking calcium. The easiest way is to add crushed egg shells to your soil around your plants. I actually grind my eggs shells in a coffee grinder before adding to my plants. It takes a while to work, but it works wonders.
Why do my Zucchini rot after the blossom drops off? They never get to picking size?
Hardiness Zone: 7b
Will this work for Zucchini Rot? Di calcium. 18.5 % min phosphorus 24% max calcium 20% calcium. 0.185 % max fluorine
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