What causes pointed tips on zucchini?
Why do zucchini develop pointed tips? What causes it and how should it be prevented and controlled? Pointed tips on zucchini are caused by an insufficient supply of photosynthates. It mostly occurs because the temperature is on the high side. Zucchini does not like high temperatures; especially when leaf temperature is high, respiration is intensified and most of the photosynthetic nutrients are consumed, causing the fruit...
Why do zucchini develop pointed tips? What causes it and how should it be prevented and controlled?
Pointed tips on zucchini are caused by an insufficient supply of photosynthates. It mostly occurs because the temperature is on the high side. Zucchini does not like high temperatures; especially when leaf temperature is high, respiration is intensified and most of the photosynthetic nutrients are consumed, leading to an insufficient nutrient supply to the fruit, so the fruit develops pointed tips and grows slowly. High temperatures can also make zucchini grow excessively, produce few flowers, set fruit with difficulty, and even cause fruit abortion. To solve this problem, attention should be paid to the rational use of shade netting, increasing ventilation in the greenhouse, and watering reasonably.
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