On Tue, 31 May 2005 20:02:35 GMT, "LJ" wrote:


"Sue" wrote in message
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On Mon, 23 May 2005 22:30:56 +0000, pineapple
wrote:


BenGman Wrote:
heres my problem: I just planted a zucchini and cuccumber plant, both
of which have some holes in their leaves and are just down-right weak
looking. If the holes are due to bugs, please list some good poisens
that won't go into my plants and how to make my plants stronger.
Another good thing to give your plants is water lots of it, and
plenty of tomatoe plant feed, or if you can get it, sulphate of potash.
It feeds the plants and will make them stronger and more resistant to
pests. Check that it isn't slugs or snails eating your plants, the best
time to get them is at night. spray with mild detergent and water if you
think you need an insecticide. Chemical insecticides mean your plants
will no longer be 'organic' and they are also bad for the environment
and nature. Happy Gardening.

I'm having zucchini problems, too. When the zucchini fruit starts to
come out they are yellow, get to about an inch long and start to rot.
Sigh. Same problem last year. My soil is very much clay so I dig in
commercial top soil. Other than that I've never given them anything
special. I don't know if that's the problem or if this is a watering
problem.
Sue


That sounds like blossom end rot.

Any idea what causes it and what I can do about it?
Sue