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Pests in Gardens and Landscapes

Bitter fruit in cucurbits

Bitter fruit have poor flavor or a lack of sweetness.

Solutions

Bitter fruit can be caused by a number of factors including extreme dry or hot temperatures, overwatered soils, or poor soil fertility. Adjust irrigation and fertilizer.

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