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Tromboncino Squash

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Tromboncino Squash

Squash

Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino'

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–11
  • 60 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 48" spacing
  • High water
  • pH 6–7
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  • Overview

    An Italian heirloom that's part sculpture, part vegetable with its incredible curved neck resembling a trombone. This vigorous climbing vine can be eaten young like zucchini or left to mature into a sweet winter squash. Its unique growth habit and dual-purpose nature make it a fascinating conversation starter in any garden.

  • Planting

    Direct sow after soil warms to 65°F. Provide strong trellis or allow to sprawl.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: high. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 48" apart. Germination: 7-14.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Cucumber beetles, aphids, squash bugs. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, bacterial wilt, downy mildew.