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  • From: "Liz Pike" <liz AT laughingbrookfarm.com>
  • To: "Market Farming" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] zucchini blossom drop
  • Date: Fri, 20 Jun 2003 08:16:15 -0400

Hi Dave,

Do the blossoms that are dropping off have narrow stems?? If so, it's most
likely due to those flowers being the male blossoms which don't form fruit.
The female blossoms, with a small bulge nearest the stem, will be along
shortly, and you'll have fruit on the vines. The male blossoms drop off
just as you describe.

If you can pick the blossoms before they fall off, they sell great for fried
squash blossoms. The stamen in the middle will get slimy if the blossoms
are too long off the plant, so you will want to remove those. Price them
high, as it only takes a few ounces to make up a big batch.

Liz Pike
Laughingbrook Farm
Westfield NC
http://www.marketfarming.com
http://www.laughingbrookfarm.com






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