Just Seed Courgette - Tromboncino Albenga - 20 Seeds

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Tromboncino is an open-pollinated, heirloom squash variety of Italian origin. It was bred and first grown in the coastal north-western region of Liguria. The optimal time to plant tromboncinos depends on your local climate. As a general rule, plant the seeds after the last frost in spring to ensure the best chance for the seedlings to survive and thrive. Consult the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to determine when tromboncinos are most likely to flourish in your area. If you’re located outside the US, simply search for ‘plant hardiness zone + [city]’. How to Plant Tromboncinos the Right Way Food Use: Tromboncinos can be cooked like summer squash when young or used like winter squash when mature.

Greens – Swiss Chard, Kale, Spinach, Beet Greens – stalks removed and greens sliced or torn into bite-sized pieces In colder areas of Australia sow Tromboncino Squash seeds from October to December, in temperate regions sow from September to January, in subtropical regions sow from July to March, in tropical areas sow during the dry season from March to October. Sow Tromboncino Squash seeds 2cm deep spacing plants about 60cm apart to allow sufficient room for growth. Tromboncino Squash seeds take between 7 and 13 days to germinate. The really nice thing about this variety is that all the seeds form in the bulbous part at the end, the way seeds all collect in the center of hard squash. That means you’ve got this whole long length of fruit with no seeds. Storage of this giant cucurbit is easy: low temperatures and humidity can keep it happy for months. We put ours in the basement or cellar and it does just fine at about 60 degrees. Do what you can to keep the rodents out, though! They like tromboncino as well as we do, digging into the seed cavity and devouring the protein- and fat-fortified seeds. No wonder: Not only are those seeds valuable as a protein- and fat-rich food, but they also contain a naturally anthelmintic (dewormer) compound called cucurbitacin. So this is going to be a valuable winter feed crop! Serving the Super SquashMulch all but the top of the mound, and as far out from it as you have mulch to spare – a foot or two, at least.

You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways: In temperate climates, such as Melbourne, tromboncino seeds can be sown from late September, right through to late January. When sowing the seeds, make a small mound with a depression in the top. Sow two or three seeds in the depression about 4 cm deep. Water in well and keep the soil moist, until they germinate in a week or so. Tromboncino is my new favourite vegetable. I got my seed from Diggers and I think they will displace zucchini in my garden. They grow like a very rampant cucumber, and by using lots of vertical space they conserve my precious intensively fenced ground space.

Tips for Growing the Best Tromboncino

Use the long thin section at the top of the tromboncino fruit to cook with; it’s seedless and has a lovely sweet flavour. The rounded end contains seeds, but the flesh around them is just as tasty. Use a spoon to remove the seeds before cooking. Treat your tromboncino like a regular squash or as a courgette substitute in dishes. Courgette Tromboncino Albenga if the name of this Italian heritage variety didn't make you want to have a go at growing this easy to grow veg than maybe the fact it looks so fun (like a trombone) and is also so versatile in the kitchen will!

Peel? If it’s young or small or you buy it mid-summer, no. If you’re buying in fall and it’s a big, old fruit, or if you just think it’s going to be too tough for your tastes, yes. This squash serves both seasons of squash.

Pest and disease resistance. Tromboncino is resistant to powdery mildew and some chewing pests, making it a good choice for gardeners in humid climates. Pasta of your choice (Spaghetti works well in this recipe, but in our home Penne or Corkscrews usually win) Yes, tromboncinos can successfully grow in pots and containers. Plant up to one tromboncino per 5-gallon container to help control weeds and prevent excessive growth. Container gardening also offers the flexibility to move the plants around to adjust sunlight exposure or protect them from harsh weather by bringing them indoors. Are Tromboncinos Safe for Bees?

Side dish: Cube the squash and sauté it with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. This simple side dish makes a great addition to summer tables. You can also sprinkle goat cheese on top to make it fancier. Place in a propagator before transplanting outside to acclimatise the plants to the outdoor conditions. Leave around 60 cm between the plants when planting into final position. In late spring/early summer, when we think we’re safe from a serious frost, we direct sow tromboncino every six feet or so along the garden fence, or anywhere else we can let it grow upward. While it doesn’t need to be trellised and is happy to scramble over the ground, it will cover a LOT of area, and we’d rather not dedicate that much space to any one plant.Like many of its cucurbit cousins, tromboncino grows on a vigorous vine with large, slightly hairy, rounded green leaves. The vine produces separate male and female flowerswhich are large, yellow and trumpet-shaped. You can also sow your seeds directly outdoors once temperatures rise at the end of May. Make sure you space them 60cm apart, sowing two seeds per hole. Simply pinch out the weaker seedling after a few weeks, keeping the strongest plants to grow on. Sowing to harvest takes roughly eight to ten weeks.