factor alone.
The watering question around zucchini is often framed as “am I overwatering?” but the more useful frame is water stress in either direction. UMN Extension’s research on cucurbit fruit abortion makes clear that both drought and waterlogged soil can reduce fruit set or cause young fruits to abort.
Saturated soil pushes oxygen out of the root zone, while prolonged drought can shift the male-to-female flower ratio and cut production.
Rather than watering on a fixed daily schedule, check the soil before you water. UMN Extension’s guide to watering
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