Stunted Crookneck Squash: Overwatering Diagnosis

Daily watering in raised beds depletes nutrients — 4-inch fruit that yellows and stops = classic overwatering. Roots drown, can't absorb nutrients.

Fix

Well-drained soil doesn't prevent overwatering if frequency is too high. Let soil dry between cycles.

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