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Produce => Pests & Diseases => Topic started by: MikeB on August 06, 2006, 16:06:04

Title: BER in Squash?
Post by: MikeB on August 06, 2006, 16:06:04
Is this BER and is it the same cause as in tomatoes?

Title: Re: BER in Squash?
Post by: Svea on August 06, 2006, 16:33:02
no, this happens when the squash doesnt get pollinated.
as in, a male flower wasnt around at the time when the female was ready.

nothing you can do about it,  it simply falls off the plant as it's not viable.
Title: Re: BER in Squash?
Post by: tim on August 06, 2006, 17:21:36
Had an unusual number of Courgettes doing it this season.

You also get BER on Peppers & Aubs.
Title: Re: BER in Squash?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on August 06, 2006, 20:40:20
I've had a lot of squashes dropping off as well, and I'm wondering whether it's anything to do with the drought.
Title: Re: BER in Squash?
Post by: MikeB on August 06, 2006, 21:04:11
Thanks for the information Svea, I can stop worrying now.

Quote from: tim on August 06, 2006, 17:21:36
Had an unusual number of Courgettes doing it this season.

Lucky you, ;D ;D ;D