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Zucchini doing poorly -- why?

16 years ago

I always thought zucchini were easy to grow. I'm having a horrible time. I have four, which I started as transplants. They're in a raised bed with tomatoes, green peppers, green beans, lettuce and beets. The other veggies are doing pretty well (although some bean plants died after massive rains and flooding). Nice black soil, some compost mixed in. Just after planting everything, I used some Bayer "Fruit, Citrus and Vegetable Insect Control" and I use Miracle Gro every week to 10 days per their directions.

The zukes started out looking pretty good, then started tipping over. A couple of weeks ago, we had huge rains and flooding. The bottom leaves turned yellow and died. I pulled them off. Have had some blossoms, all but one male. I have one zucchini. Yesterday, one of the plants just totally wilted (leaves still green) and appears to be well on its way to dying. No more female flowers on any of the plants. I don't see bugs on the plants. Temps are high 80's to mid 90's, I water deeply when the ground cracks

(once a week or less, depending on rains).

Neighbors have plenty of zucchini, so I don't think it's impossible to grow them here. They have no suggestions for me and seem to be watering at about the same times I am.

Anyone have any suggestions?? I may not be able to salvage this year's crop, but last year's was also disappointing (though not quite as awful). I'd like some ideas for next year . . . or should I just plant something else?

Thanks for the help!

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