Growing Zucchini

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John wrote:
both me and a friend have tried to grow Zucchini and we both had the same
problems several seasons in a row we use eatrh boxes in the normal way the
plants grow great look very healthly the fruit starts out ok but just before
they get to picking size say 4-5 inches they get soft on the end away from the
plant i’ve tried removing the flower when it turns brown but no luck. do you
have any advice.

Dear John:
Zucchini plants can be a challenge. Make sure there is enough calcium in the fertilizer and spray preventively, once weekly with a fungicide such as Dithane M-45, labeled for vegetables. Always follow label directions.
My best,
Stan DeFreitas, Mr. GT