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- Days to maturity
- 65 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Rondini is an unusual dual-purpose squash. Vines bear around ten dark green fruit the size of a tennis ball that can be picked immature and cooked like zucchini, or left to mature, cured and stored like a winter squash. Ready to begin picking in about 65 days.
Rondini traits
- Dark green, tennis-ball-sized fruit
- About 10 fruit per vine
- Usable like zucchini when immature
- Stores well when mature and cured; about 65 days
Good for
- Summer squash when young
- Stuffing
- Storage at maturity
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rondini this page | 65 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| La Estrella | About 70 days | Vining | — |
| Tronco Redonda Verde | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Mesa Queen | 71 days | Vining | — |
| Hasta La Pasta | 73 days | Vining | — |
| Fordhook Acorn | 56–85 days | Vining | — |
Rondini FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Rondini?
Rondini is an unusual dual-purpose squash. Vines bear around ten dark green fruit the size of a tennis ball that can be picked immature and cooked like zucchini, or left to mature, cured and stored like a winter squash.
How many days to maturity is Rondini?
Rondini is listed at 65 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 Rondini compare with other winter squash varieties?
Rondini: 65 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Arikara (70 days), La Estrella (About 70 days), Tronco Redonda Verde (60 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Rondini good for?
Rondini is grown for summer squash when young, stuffing, storage at maturity.
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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