Weeds are most safely controlled by sanitation and mechanical means. Do not allow weeds to go to seed in the Garden. Do not apply materials known to contain weed seeds. When weeds do arise, remove them while they are small, before they become competitive. Pollination Gardeners often become concerned when these plants begin to flower but no fruits are produced.
Most varieties produce several male flowers before female flowers appear and fruits are set.
It is easy to differentiate between male and female flowers. These plants depend upon Insects, mainly honeybees, for pollination. If insect activity is very low, fruits may not set due to lack of pollination. Insufficient pollination sometimes results in deformed fruits. Harvesting Cucumbers and summer squash are harvested and used as immature fruit.