Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino'

Also Known As

Squash 'Tromboncini' "Trombone Squash"

Plant type

vine, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 1'-8'
W: 2'-8'

planting zones

1-12

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Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino' plant details

Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino'

Plant type: annual / biennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: cucurbitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 8 FT - wide, 1 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: edible, trellis, tropical-looking, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Up to 3 feet long mature squashes will really catch your eye, looking like trombone shaped butternut winter squashes. Before the fruits mature, they are a light speckled chartreuse, like a bulbous zucchini with a skinny neck. If you harvest them when 8-18” long, they are delicious cooked as Summer squash but with a distinctly different flavor (touch of artichoke?). If left to mature, they are best used as ornamental gourds but can be cooked like pumpkin for pies or for Mexican calabaza candy or sauces. ‘Tromboncini’ is the most vigorous of all the squashes with vines up to 8’ long. Not for the postage stamp sized garden. Give them a sturdy trellis or fence to climb on; this will also keep the squashes straight & without kinks. Otherwise just give them decent soil and average water. If you live in a hot & humid climate, ‘Trombonicini’ will stay much healthier for you than regular summer squashes.