I have too much nitrogen in my garden soil. how do I lower this so that my squash plants will produce squash.?

my squash plants have lots of flowers but are not producing squash. once the flowers die and fall off there is just a stem, no squash.

Answers:
Klu is correct. You have a pollination problem. Need more bees buzzing around. Or pollinate by hand. Bet you'll have the prettiest squash in the county!

Other answers:
I have not heard of nitrogen being too high and still getting flower production. It is far more likely a lack of pollinators. Cucurbits are monecious and require insect pollination.

Hand pollination is possible but impractical. Consider taking up beekeeping.

If siol fertility is a concern then have a soil test run at the local extension agent's office.
I have not heard of nitrogen being too high and still getting flower production. It is far more likely a lack of pollinators. Cucurbits are monecious and require insect pollination.

Hand pollination is possible but impractical. Consider taking up beekeeping.

If siol fertility is a concern then have a soil test run at the local extension agent's office.
the only way I know of is to add common soil which will be low in nitrogen and mix it in with the high nitrogen soil.
Only problem with nitrogen is when it is added directly to plants. It will burn them.always till it in 2 weeks before planting for chemical nitrogen.. Another idea is plant legumes at the end of gardening season. When it's time to plant; once again till the legumes in 2 weeks before planting.This will add plenty of nitrogen to the soil organically without risk of chemical burn. Even use fresh grass clippings. as far as too much?....plants thrive on nitrogen especially leafy veggies like spinach.The nitrogen in the soil will deplete as time goes by. You can do a test anyway with a soil test kit found at stores like Walmart. It may be high but like I said if the plants are growing like crazy? and no burn?.....leave it be.
Your problem could be as simple as non pollination of the flowers.....check for bees around garden. It is something I knew but here is a link to show you.
Does anyone know where I can find a picture of a queen bee?
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