my yellow squash has rot at the flower what am I doing wrong?

my yellow squash has rot at the flower what am I doing wrong?
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try some composted horsemanure close to the plants, it will wash in with the rain, also support under the buds with hay or straw to keep them off the ground..............don't wet the plant water under it.
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