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- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tronco Redonda Verde, also sold as Zapallito de Tronco, is a Brazilian heirloom that works both ways: harvest the dark green fruit young at about a pound and cook it as a summer squash, or leave it to mature for winter use. It is listed at around 60 days, quick for a squash, and the vining plants suit a warm bed with room to spread.
Tronco Redonda Verde traits
- Round, dark green fruit of about 1 pound
- Dual purpose: summer or winter squash
- Quick, around 60 days
- Brazilian heirloom, synonym Zapallito de Tronco
Good for
- Sauteing when young
- Winter storage when mature
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tronco Redonda Verde this page | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Fordhook Acorn | 56–85 days | Vining | — |
| Rondini | 65 days | Vining | — |
| Arikara | 70 days | Vining | — |
| La Estrella | About 70 days | Vining | — |
| Mesa Queen | 71 days | Vining | — |
| Hasta La Pasta | 73 days | Vining | — |
Tronco Redonda Verde FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Tronco Redonda Verde?
Tronco Redonda Verde, also sold as Zapallito de Tronco, is a Brazilian heirloom that works both ways: harvest the dark green fruit young at about a pound and cook it as a summer squash, or leave it to mature for winter use. It is listed at around 60 days, quick for a squash, and the vining plants suit a warm bed with room to spread.
How many days to maturity is Tronco Redonda Verde?
Tronco Redonda Verde is listed at 60 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 Tronco Redonda Verde compare with other winter squash varieties?
Tronco Redonda Verde: 60 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Fordhook Acorn (56–85 days), Rondini (65 days), Arikara (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tronco Redonda Verde good for?
Tronco Redonda Verde is grown for sauteing when young, winter storage when mature.
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
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- 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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