Chunkyhunks Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I've got a big squash plant that I've grown from seed. I don't know what kind it is, but the squash are bright yellow in color. The squash grow to be about 3 inches long and look very healthy(bright color, fat, etc). However, at about this point they shrivel up and fall off. This has happened once so far, and I can already see it happening to two more. The plant seems to be wanting to produce a ton of fruit, so I don't want it to all go to waste. Can anyone help me out here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdaxFlamma Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Where and in what are you growing it? Do the squash shrivel up black or yellow? Are the squash spliting before they shrivel? Lots of questions -J.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkyhunks Posted June 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Where and in what are you growing it? Do the squash shrivel up black or yellow? Are the squash spliting before they shrivel? Lots of questions -J.P. The soil here is very poor, so I'm growing it in a large plastic pot and miracle-grow potting soil. It gets full sun for most of the day. The squash shrivel up yellow, and I have not noticed any splitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 Insufficient water? Neckrot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdaxFlamma Posted June 6, 2007 Report Share Posted June 6, 2007 I was thinking that it might be insufficient water... I've only grown them in my garden. More and more people seem to be growing them in pots but I think it might be a water problem. Ah how big is the plant? Perhaps a photo would help. -J.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Ah, had not read the bit about the plant being in a pot! I've always struggled getting these plants enough water in anything but an organic-rich open bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 It's a lack of pollination. Squash have male and female flowers. Take a male flower, those without the bump underneath, and rub it on the flowers with the bump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larsb Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 Squash are not only thirsty but also very hungry plants. Remeber to feed it well. The yellows usually crop less than the green ones. Kind regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob-Rah Posted June 7, 2007 Report Share Posted June 7, 2007 I find I often have problems with fruit set early in the season, with the same problem happening to me. Plants seem to do better for me when summer is really flying along properly. Perhaps the nights are a bit cool? Then again, I wouldn't have thought it as much of an issue where you are.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunkyhunks Posted June 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2007 Alright, update. Two squash are growing on fine, while the others fell off. Something tells me that as the year progresses the problem will cease. The plant gets plenty of water and sun, and the squash wouldn't grow as big as they did without pollination. So I guess it must still be early or something for the plant. I'll update you all every once in a while. Oh, and I'll try giving it a bit of fertilizer as well. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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