At first glance, zucchini is a grateful culture. It is enough to sow, pour and wait for the fruits. But in reality it happens differently. The bush is magnificent, the leaves are huge, but there are almost no ovaries. The reasons lie not in one factor, but in several at once.
Little sun – few fruits
The zucchini needs light – without it, photosynthesis slows down. If the bed is hidden behind the shadow of a fence or trees, flowers appear, but do not form in the ovary. Sunlight is the key to a good harvest.
Watering without measure – stress for roots
Too many water leads to decay of the roots. Insufficient watering causes flowers. Moisture needs to be dosed. The earth should be wet, but moderately.
Hungry soil – empty bush
Without top dressing, plants give abundant foliage, not fruits. Nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium – the basis of the diet. If the power is poor, you can not wait for the fruits.
No bees – no crop
The flowers of zucchini are different, men's and female. To make a fruit, you need an intermediary, a bee. In cold or rain, insects do not fly. Then pollination will have to take on.
Inappropriate variety – weak result
Seeds also affect. Some varieties are simply not designed for a local climate. With the moment the landing is impossible to make a mistake. If the zucchini is planted too early, when the earth is still cold, the roots slow down the growth, and the ovary is not formed.
Diseases and pests – enemies in the shade
Aphids, spider mites, fungi and viruses can destroy both flowers and ovaries. Without prevention, you should not wait for fruits.
Too dense – bad for everyone
If the bushes grow back, they do not have enough air, no light, no nutrition. Excess shoots should be removed, and thickened plantings are thinned out. Otherwise, a good harvest should not wait.
A real crop begins with the understanding that zucchini is unpretentious, but they are very appreciated.
