Moldy squaah

[ChickenMomma91]

My yellow crookneck squash has developed a fuzzy black mold that has claimed 3 squash before they were close to good picking size. How can I get rid of it organically. I cut and tossed (quite literally) they ones affected and a lot of blossoms have had to get snipped because of it too

 

[Smart Red]

What I've done is wipe the mold off with a rag. Spray a light water/bleach mixture and wipe again. Of course, that suggests all squash I harvest are peeled or the shells not eaten.

I would spray nearby squash as well and wipe. Often you will find a small bruise at the worst of the mold that explains the why of it.

 

[catjac1975]

Cut back a few of the leaves to create more air flow.

 

[catjac1975]

Limestone in the soil will help also. Apply and water in at the roots.

 

[ChickenMomma91]

I'll have to wait till later to trim more leaves off, my plants are surrounded by bees at the moment I trimmed some off yesterday but I know it needs more. As for using bleach and not eating the skins I'd probably forget since I like the skin. It'll be a couple weeks till I can get my hands on limestone to add to the SBG

 

[canesisters]

Do you have access to essential oils? The good stuff - 'therapeutic grade'?
Young Living has one called Thieves that might be useful? And would be safe if you ate it (although the taste might be a bit if a shock).

 

[Smart Red]

Stuff washes off.