Zucchini is a crop that must be watered prudently to achieve a good harvest. However, gardeners often make watering mistakes that have a detrimental effect on plants. In this article, we’ll look at the main mistakes when watering zucchini and how to avoid them.
1. Cold Water
Zucchini crops love heat, so watering them with cold water is not recommended. This can be very stressful for them and slow down the growth of seedlings. Regularly watering zucchini with ice water can damage the plants, so it’s best to use water at room temperature.
2. Abundant watering before fruiting.
Fairly abundant watering before the fruiting stage can lead to the formation of sterile flowers and the absence of fruit set. If you notice too many bare flowers on your squash, try reducing watering. It is necessary to let the soil dry completely, and then water it a little (not too much). This will lead to stress, causing the squash to produce female flowers and bear fruit.
3. Soil that is too wet during fruiting.
During fruiting, it is necessary to increase the watering of the zucchini, but not to moisten the soil too much. This can lead to rot of the ovaries and fruits. The soil should be slightly moist, but not wet. It is ideal if the soil dries out in 3-5 days (at a temperature of +24 or higher).
4. Incorrect watering method
Many people water zucchini through the leaves, because… The plants are bulky and difficult to access at the base of the stem. Zucchini responds well to watering through the leaves, but this is not always beneficial. The humidity of the fruit causes it to rot if it is cold and humid outside.
