IT'S REALLY BIZARRE, why did this happen and should i remove the flowers to give the leaves time to mature?
2006-06-20 14:35:05 · 5 answers · asked by deidrec1962 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Just let it grow naturally. Zucchini plants have both "male" and "female" flowers - the first flowers are usually males. You can tell the females by the tiny fruit between the flower and the stem - these are the only ones that will make zucchini. Males come first to make sure there is plenty of pollen to fertilize the females, so by the time the females start flowering, the leaves will have caught up. Hope this helps.
2006-06-20 23:30:29 · answer #1 · answered by gardening nut 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've chosen one of the heartiest and most robust vegetable to grow. Just let the flowers mature as the leaves will soon overtake them. There are some gourmet cooks that like to saute the blossoms with a little olive oil and add them as an edible garnish to their dishes. Make sure you water and allow lots of room in your garden as the vines meander out and soon you will be looking to family and friends to give away your beautiful bounty.
2006-06-20 14:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Kamikazeâ?ºKid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope>>its normal>>the leaves will catch up and cover the fruit..don`t worry!!! Just keep plenty of fertilizer and water around them.
2006-06-20 14:41:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chances are those first flowers will abort.
I would leave them alone.
2006-06-20 14:38:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could cut them and start over or you can leave them alone
2006-06-20 14:38:33 · answer #5 · answered by g_gurl161 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋