Growing Zucchini, also Courgette/Marrow, Summer squash

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09 Oct 09 Brad (Australia - temperate climate)
Hi, planted Zucchini and the plants are thriving with both Female and Male flowers, however the females get to about 5-7CM long and then the flower drops off and the fruit does not grow any more and then dies about 2 days later. Any tips.
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