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Old 05-08-2010, 08:49 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Zukes ond gender bias

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"Paul M. Cook" wrote:

Is there some reason why a zuke plant would only put out male flowers? I've
so far gotten three HUGE zukes but all I see lately is just new male
flowers. There are quite a lot of them coming in but no females? I may be
overwatering. Could this be the cause?


Pick zuchs at 5" - 6" in length. If you let them get large and mature,
the plant thinks that it has done its part in preserving the species.
Pick them small when the flower is still fresh. Moderate, consistent
watering is what you want. The aren't water lilies.
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