I'm sorry I didn't add that info. You're best bet is to do a Google search
on blossom end rot and zucchini (otherwise you'll get mostly tomato info).
Lots of info. One place says "Blossom end rot is a telltale sign of poor
pollination, generally due to bad weather. Cold slows bees down and limits
the number of male flowers the squash plant can put out, hence no pollen on
the female flower, hence no viable fruit." And goes on to say that they have
enough other squash on the same plant that make it and that's been my
experience also. A few squishy ones next to the ones that are growing fine.

http://www.faultline.org/place/2002/09/zucchini.html

Several others say it's a calcium uptake problem. I always add some calcium
when I have the problem. For very fast results, you can buy some "blossom
end rot" something or other at the garden center or boil up some crushed egg
shells on your stove and pour the cooled liquid around the plants. I find it
usually works but it smells awful when it's cooking. Good luck!
LJ_in_BC

"Sue" wrote in message
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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