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Cucumber and Zucchini Blossom Drop: High Nitrogen Problem

Why Squash Flowers But Doesn't Fruit

Abundant blossoms but no fruit on cucumbers/zucchini usually means excess nitrogen fertilizer.

Corrections

  • Switch to organic vegetable fertilizer with trace minerals.
  • Spray liquid seaweed.
  • Apply compost, rock dust.
  • Avoid high-nitrogen products (e.g., Miracle-Gro).

Root Cause

High nitrogen promotes leaves over flowers/fruit. Balanced nutrition restores production.

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