should i trim zucchini leaves to improve growth

should i trim zucchini leaves to improve growth
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As the growing season progresses toward fall, zucchini often contracts fungus (a white powdery substance) on the leaves.  If this happens to your plants, trim the leaves with the white substance off close to the plant.  This will stimulate new leaves to grow and zucchini production to begin again for a second crop.
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