What is eating my squash plant? - Ask Extension
The leaves look pretty good. Plant is blooming well. But when I looked in the middle of the plant the stems are being eaten
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What is eating my squash plant? #661167
Asked July 07, 2020, 6:24 PM EDT
The leaves look pretty good. Plant is blooming well. But when I looked in the middle of the plant the stems are being eaten
Genesee County Michigan
Expert Response
Thanks for your question. The male blooms on zucchini after opening only last a day, shrivel up and fall off. What you are seeing are the stalks of the male flower that have lost their blooms.
I hope this is helpful,
I hope this is helpful,