I have b.n. squash plants in large containers growing in a mix of rotted manure and potting compost. They are fed every 3 or 4 days with tomato feed. On one plant there is one very large squash and a small one, both growing well. The problem is that the last three embryos to form have been yellow and have dropped off. (The containers are kept well watered.) Can anyone tell me why this is happening?
On another plant which is already 6 ft tall (growing vertical in the pots) and has several side shoots, which are also reaching for the sky, although there are masses of male flower buds, so far there is only one tiny female embryo to be seen at the top of the main stem. Is this normal when on the other plant a female embryo was pollinated practically from the base of the plant?
The one plant growing on a bed of manure in the soil doesn't show any signs of female embryos, but masses of male flower buds.
As this is my first attempt at growing b.n. squash I'm a bit confused to say the least!
Tricia
