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- Days to maturity
- 58 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Trombetta, or Trombetta di Albenga, is a climbing Italian heirloom that produces trumpet-shaped, lime-green fruit 12 to 15 inches long. The neck is solid and seedless with firm flesh, and the flavor has a distinct artichoke-like note that sets it apart from ordinary zucchini. Train the vines up a trellis or arch so the fruit hangs straight.
Trombetta traits
- Italian heirloom climbing squash, also called Climbing Trombetta
- Lime-green, trumpet-shaped fruit 12 to 15 inches long
- Seedless, firm flesh with artichoke-like flavor
- Vining habit that needs a trellis
Good for
- Trellis and arch growing
- Sauteing and grilling
- Italian cooking
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trombetta this page | 58 days | Vining | — |
| Italian Vegetable Marrow | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Patison Panache Green and White | 60–70 days | Vining | — |
| Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Zucchetta Trombolina | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Tromba d'Albenga | 55–75 days | Vining | — |
Trombetta FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Trombetta?
Trombetta, or Trombetta di Albenga, is a climbing Italian heirloom that produces trumpet-shaped, lime-green fruit 12 to 15 inches long. The neck is solid and seedless with firm flesh, and the flavor has a distinct artichoke-like note that sets it apart from ordinary zucchini.
How many days to maturity is Trombetta?
Trombetta is listed at 58 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Trombetta compare with other zucchini varieties?
Trombetta: 58 days, vining. Similar zucchini varieties include Italian Vegetable Marrow (60 days), Patison Panache Green and White (60–70 days), Rampicante-Tromboncino (60–80 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Trombetta good for?
Trombetta is grown for trellis and arch growing, sauteing and grilling, italian cooking.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every zucchini variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Zucchini growing guide
- How to Plant Zucchini: Spacing, Soil Warmth and How Much Room It Needs
- Hand Pollinating Zucchini and What to Do When There Are No Male Flowers
- Staking Zucchini and Removing Lower Leaves as You Pick
- Zucchini Problems: Powdery Mildew, Beetles and Rot
- When to Pick Zucchini: Four to Seven Days from Flowering
- Zucchini Growing Calendar: Sowing to the End of the Season
- All 179 zucchini varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.