- Zucchini plants are vulnerable to a number of pests like squash bugs, fruit borers, cucumber beetles and powdery mildew
- Biggest problems for Zucchini is because of fruit borer. Fruit borer larvae feed inside the main stem of the plant, hollowing it out and cause plant death.
- To prevent fruit borers affecting zucchini, lower portion of the stem should be wrapped with aluminum foil to keep the female moths away from egg-laying sites.
- Zucchini plants are prone to be attacked by fungal diseases like Powdery mildew.
- Symptoms are the leaves appear to be covered in a powder-like coating and this lead to reduced photosynthesis and reduced production.
- To overcome powdery mildew, neem based liquid pesticide can be sprayed along with soap liquid on regular intervals.
- Zucchini are heavy feeders. Feed the zucchini plants with 250 grams of organic matter after 30 days of planting.
- While fertilizing the zucchini, remove the top soil and side-dress zucchini with cattle compost and cover this soil.
- Foliar spray of liquid fish or bio fertilizer with high in phosphorus can be applied for fruit production.
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