root zone deserves a closer look before hand-pollination is tried.
Protect pollinators and encourage the next fruit set
A few practical habits can make a real difference in how consistently your plant produces once you have addressed the main cause of poor fruit set.
Row covers are useful early in the season for pest protection, but they also block bees and other beneficial insects. UMN Extension’s summer squash guide recommends removing covers once flowering begins unless you are actively hand-pollinating, because keeping them on will exclude the pollinators the plant
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