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Fixing Zucchini Rot in Michigan Clay: Raised Beds & pH

Zucchini rotting at crown in same spot 3 years = clay drainage + disease buildup. Fix: raised beds 8–12" with compost, leaf mold, peat. Test pH—add lime if acidic (common east of Mississippi). Rotate crops. Sunflowers won’t fix soil.

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