Why zucchini grow irregularly shaped, what they lack
Zucchini is one of the most unpretentious and undemanding crops that even beginners can grow. It can be cultivated in all regions of our country both in the open field and in greenhouses. However, gardeners are concerned about the question of why zucchini grow irregularly shaped and how to fix it. This is especially true for farmers, for whom the amount of revenue depends on the quality of the harvested crop.
Uneven shapes
It happens that the zucchini does not grow in such an attractive shape as shown in the pictures and shown in the photo. At the same time, gardeners bought quality seeds in trusted stores, followed the instructions clearly and followed all the recommendations. There are several reasons for this failure. It is possible to establish them, first of all, by the deformation of the fetus itself. Zucchini often lose their ideal shape due to the lack of one or another trace element in the soil.
Curves
Young zucchini fruits, with an incorrectly selected soil composition, do not grow as smooth and even as their characteristics promise. Their shape changes depending on the deficiency of which trace element the bush is experiencing. If young zucchini crochet and stop growing, in the first place, this may be a symptom of inadequate climatic conditions or lack of light.
To prevent this type of deformation, zucchini are planted in a well-lit area, ash and cow dung are introduced under each bush.
Pear-shaped
The pear-shaped zucchini fruits indicate that the plants lack potassium. To cope with such a misfortune will help the treatment with Uniflor-Bud, which is made at the rate of 1 teaspoon of the product per bucket of water. It is advisable to fertilize the bushes with ash. Each plant is pre-watered and poured under it with 0.5 liters of wood ash.
Fine tip
Typically, the tapered tip of the squash is lighter in color than the fruit itself. This is a direct indication of the lack of nitrogen in the soil. You can save plants with folk remedies:
- any organic fertilizer;
- infusion of stinging nettle;
- rotted weeds.
The main thing is to act in a timely manner, because plants also take time to assimilate all trace elements.
What are the causes of improper fruits
Gardeners are seriously worried if the zucchini grown on the site begin to lose shape and deform. It is quite simple to establish the cause by the very shape of the fetus. Missing minerals become the root cause of deterioration of the commercial qualities and aesthetic appearance of the harvested crop.Experienced gardeners apply all the necessary elements in the form of complex fertilizers in advance when preparing the soil. Due to inexperience, beginners have a more difficult time: they need to spend time studying special literature or listening to advice from experienced neighbors.
To warn yourself against trouble, you should check the quality of the purchased seeds. It is recommended to purchase them only in specialized stores. First of all, they pay attention to the quality certificate and the manufacturer's warranty. Incorrect packaging should immediately alert the buyer.
Zucchini seeds bought on the spontaneous market can be harvested from diseased or genetically unsuitable fruits for further propagation.
Only a specialist or a long-time gardener can correctly determine what exactly is lacking in zucchini. At first glance, the symptoms may appear similar. If you carry out the wrong plant therapy, then you will not be able to get rid of deformed fruits, the situation will only worsen. It is better for novice summer residents to resort to advice from more experienced colleagues.
How to feed?
Fertilizing zucchini carried out regularly, regardless of whether there are irregularly shaped fruits on the bushes or not. As a rule, cow dung or complex mineral fertilizers are used for these purposes.
If the crop takes on an irregular shape, then the dressing is adjusted depending on the lack of one or another trace element. It will not be superfluous to introduce wood ash, potash fertilizers, nitrogen. When feeding zucchini, it is recommended to follow the recommended dosage unquestioningly. Otherwise, you will get not only an unsatisfactory result: it is a direct threat of the death of the bushes. This is especially true for nitrogen fertilizers. After all, it is known that with their excess, plants actively increase the green mass, and fruiting is suspended, the fruits are poorly formed and developed.
Modern summer residents strive to use as little as possible chemical fertilizers and fertilizers for zucchini on their plots. In this case, you need to make sure in advance that there are organic crop care products (fermented grass or nettle infusion) in stock on the site. Such preparations are not prepared quickly, but the field of application of such funds is wide. Even in the absence of deformed fruits, the introduction of organic fertilizers will help increase yields and improve the taste of zucchini.
