Root rot in zucchini is caused by soil-inhabiting pathogens within the genera Pythium and Phytophthora. Root rot is often most prevalent on zucchinis planted for… Read More »Why Is My Zucchini Plant Rotting At Base?
Sometimes zucchini plants fall over from the outset. For example, if you start your seeds indoors when there isn’t a sufficient light source, the little… Read More »Why Are My Zucchini Falling Over?
It’s no secret that zucchini plants are prolific. Summer squash is one of my favorite plants to grow because sometimes it seems like all I… Read More »What Can I Do With Woody Zucchini?
Leaves Curl or Become Deformed When zucchini leaves start to curl or become otherwise deformed, the first thing you should look for are aphids. But… Read More »Why Are My Zucchini Leaves Curling Up?
In some situations, the sun can burn the developing squash. In zucchini, this usually happens to plants that have been infested with downy mildew. How… Read More »Can Zucchini Get Too Much Sun?
For picking zucchinis, use a sharp knife, pruners or scissors to cut the stem one or two inches from the fruit. Some growers grab the… Read More »Where Do You Cut Zucchini Off The Plant?
Downey Mildew on Zucchini With downy mildew, you will see small, yellow spots and small, black spots with yellow-green edges. The spots combine to form… Read More »What Does Mold On Zucchini Look Like?
Harvesting Your Ripe Zucchini Leaving some of the fruit on the plant will slow production. Unpicked zucchini grows amazingly fast, even within a 24-hour period.… Read More »What Happens If You Pick Zucchini Too Early?
Usually, bumps are considered a sign of one of the more serious zucchini problems, caused by one of many incurable plant viruses. Cucumber mosaic virus,… Read More »Why Do Zucchini Have Bumps?
What causes this bitterness? All cucurbits produce chemicals called cucurbitacins, which cause the vegetables to taste bitter and served as a defense against plant-eating wildlife.… Read More »Why Does My Zucchini Taste Like Chemicals?