Key facts
- Days to maturity
- 60 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Zucchetta Rampicante, sold with the Tromboncino name attached, is the Italian climbing zucchini. Vines run about 5 feet and bear slender, light yellow-green fruit with a bulb at the blossom end; cut at around 10 inches for the best eating, though the fruit can grow much longer. Train it on a trellis so the necks hang straight.
Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino traits
- Italian vining zucchini, also known as Tromboncino
- Slender, light yellow-green fruit with a bulbous end
- Vines about 5 feet long
- Best harvested at about 10 inches
Good for
- Trellis growing
- Grilling and sauteing
- Italian cooking
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino this page | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Italian Vegetable Marrow | 60 days | Vining | — |
| Patison Panache Green and White | 60–70 days | Vining | — |
| Rampicante-Tromboncino | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Zucchetta Trombolina | 60–80 days | Vining | — |
| Trombetta | 58 days | Vining | — |
| Polo | 64 days | Vining | — |
Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino?
Zucchetta Rampicante, sold with the Tromboncino name attached, is the Italian climbing zucchini. Vines run about 5 feet and bear slender, light yellow-green fruit with a bulb at the blossom end; cut at around 10 inches for the best eating, though the fruit can grow much longer.
How many days to maturity is Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino?
Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino is listed at 60 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino compare with other zucchini varieties?
Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino: 60 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 Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino good for?
Zucchetta Rampicante-Tromboncino is grown for trellis growing, grilling and sauteing, 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.