Because of their amazing taste and diverse benefits, zucchini have always been a staple in most home gardens. Additionally, this tasty vegetable is widely grown around the world. However, sometimes this plant can suffer from a disease that causes it to rot and yellow. Your zucchini are turning yellow and dying – you may be wondering why? We clarify the causes and the corresponding measures to be taken!
Generally, zucchini turn yellow and rot due to poor pollination, blossom end rot, and diseases or pests. Blossom end rot is usually caused by a calcium deficiency in the fruit. If theLeaves of the plant yellowdiseases or pests are most likely the cause. Light and water conditions can also be a reason for yellowing.
Poor pollination – what to do
A common problem that can cause yellowing of the plant's leaves or fruits is poor pollination. Poor pollination, in turn, results in weak fruits that may eventually fall off before they are ripe. This premature dropping of the fruit is called fruit abortion. It is more common in areas where the insects that pollinate zucchini are less abundantto yellowing of the fruits.
