Direct sowing seeds
Learn how to get great results when direct sowing hardy annual seeds.
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Squash 'Tromboncino' is one of the most multi-purpose plants we grow – it's a good ornamental climber, shaped like a trombone, has good mildew resistance, is good to eat small (as a courgette) and ripens and stores once large (as a winter-storing squash). Unusual – grow for the weird veg in your village show – and incredible for its versatility.
Genus | Cucurbita pepo |
Variety | Tromboncino |
Type | Half-Hardy Annual Climber |
Common Name | Summer squash |
Soil Type | Fertile |
Site | Full Sun, Shelter |
Moisture | Moist but Well-drained |
Height | 90-120cm (36-48in) |
Spacing | 60cm (24in) apart in each direction when the plants have 5-6 leaves. |
Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Soak seed overnight and sow under cover from late March- April. Push seed, on its side (to prevent it rotting), 2-3cm deep into a 9cm pot of compost. Can be sown direct after last frosts, from May to June. |
Care Tips | Feed well with plenty of organic matter. Pick fruit regularly to prolong the harvest. This variety is ideal for growing up a trellis or archway (which will make the fruit grow straighter). |
Harvesting | Late June to October. The fruits are best at about 25cm long, but can grow up to 1 metre! |
Cooking Notes | Perfect for grilling, roasting, frying, or eating raw in salads. |
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Learn how to get great results when direct sowing hardy annual seeds.
Sarah meets the Longlys - growers of unusual and tasty veg - to find out their tips on growing squash.
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Squash 'Tromboncino' reviews
Tromboncino - super squash!
Reviewed 11th April 2017 by Cara James Grew 6 of these last year up and over a rose arch with tagetes linnaeus underneath. Just beautiful! Not only does the foliage and huge flowers look lush and almost tropical, but the fruits store really well for winter and are superb in stews and soups seasoned with some warming spices. |
Fun but not always successful in northern climes ...
Reviewed 13th March 2015 by Rachel Bell This will be my forth year of growing Tromboncino: I really enjoy growing them and they look great climbing up wigwams or the wall. But for me (in a walled garden in a chilly Scottish glen) the amount of fruit I get is very variable - sometimes not much at all - but always delicious when I do. |
My monster
Reviewed 28th August 2014 by Helena Johnson This is my third year of growing Tromboncino courgettes and the best one yet!! My monster measures 103cm and keeps growing; even though I let them grow big they're still very tasty. I shall submit the latest photo on your Facebook page. |