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zucchini seedlings won't stand

18 years ago

So my cucumber, squash, and zucchini seedlings are taking off... So much so that they're too tall and top-heavy, and they won't stand up. Should I stake them? Bury them deeper? Not worry about it? They're probably only 5-6 inches tall, with no true leaves yet. Any ideas?

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noinwi
18 years ago
My zukes and cukes usually do flop over from being top heavy. Even the 'bush' types tend to vine out a bit. Just let them rest on the ground, or if you're worried about moisture, let them rest on a small piece of wood or a flat rock...something to keep the stem dry. I usually put some shredded bark mulch around mine(but not up against the stem) and they do ok.
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