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- Days to maturity
- 110 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Trombone is a giant butternut type with fruit of 30 to 40 pounds that is greenish at harvest and ripens to pale tan in storage. Plan for a long season of about 110 days and a great deal of vine room. One fruit supplies a lot of flesh for soups and baking.
Trombone traits
- Butternut type with fruit of 30-40 lb
- Greenish rind ripening to pale tan in storage
- About 110 days
Good for
- Soups and baking
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trombone this page | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Boston Marrow | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Green Hubbard | 110 days | Vining | — |
| New England Blue Hubbard | 110 days | Vining | — |
| One Too Many | 110 days | Vining | — |
| Robin's Kojinut | About 110 days | Vining | — |
| Sibley | 110–120 days | Vining | — |
Trombone FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Trombone?
Trombone is a giant butternut type with fruit of 30 to 40 pounds that is greenish at harvest and ripens to pale tan in storage. Plan for a long season of about 110 days and a great deal of vine room.
How many days to maturity is Trombone?
Trombone is listed at 110 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Trombone compare with other winter squash varieties?
Trombone: 110 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Boston Marrow (110 days), Green Hubbard (110 days), New England Blue Hubbard (110 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Trombone good for?
Trombone is grown for soups and baking, storage.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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