Zucchini Fruit Rotting at the Tip
Fruit problem · common pattern reported by gardeners · verify locally
What you'll see
- Tip of young fruit rots
- Moldy gray-brown decay
- Fruit aborts
Most common causes
- Blossom-end rot (calcium/water stress)
- Blossom rot fungus in wet weather
- Poor pollination leaves fruit weak
How to fix it
- Remove affected fruit
- Improve pollination
- Water evenly
Prevention: Mulch heavily Consistent watering Pick fruit small and often
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ZoneFig content reflects widely published extension-service and gardening guidance. Symptoms and causes are common patterns, not a diagnosis for any individual plant — verify locally and treat conservatively.