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- Days to maturity
- 90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Tromboncino is an Italian heirloom climbing squash that belongs to Cucurbita moschata rather than the C. pepo of ordinary zucchini. Vines are long and vigorous, so give them a strong trellis or fence; grown vertically the fruit hang straighter than they would on the ground. The thin fruit run 8 to 18 inches and end in a bell-shaped swelling at the blossom end, which gives the trombone look. Cut them young for a sweet, nutty summer squash with almost all the seeds in the bulb. Left on the vine, they mature into a hard-skinned winter squash at about 90 days. Because it is a moschata, squash vine borer largely leaves it alone, and it copes with heat and humidity better than most summer types. Sow directly after frost and provide the support at planting time.
Tromboncino traits
- Cucurbita moschata; strong resistance to squash vine borer
- Long climbing vines that need a trellis or fence
- Thin fruit, 8 to 18 inches, with a bulb at the blossom end
- Sweet, nutty flavor when harvested young
- Matures into a winter squash at about 90 days
- Tolerates heat and humidity well
Good for
- Trellis growing
- Summer squash substitute
- Winter squash when fully mature
- Gardens troubled by vine borer
Compare with other zucchini varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tromboncino this page | 90 days | Vining | — |
| Yugoslavian Finger Fruit | 90–100 days | Vining | — |
| Serpente di Sicilia | 75–80 days | Vining | — |
| Tinda | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Trailing Green Marrow | 70 days | Vining | — |
| Palee | 68 days | Vining | — |
| Tatume | 65 days | Vining | — |
Tromboncino FAQ
What kind of zucchini is Tromboncino?
Tromboncino is an Italian heirloom climbing squash that belongs to Cucurbita moschata rather than the C. pepo of ordinary zucchini.
How many days to maturity is Tromboncino?
Tromboncino is listed at 90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other zucchini varieties, so check them in the zucchini growing guide.
How does Tromboncino compare with other zucchini varieties?
Tromboncino: 90 days, vining. Similar zucchini varieties include Yugoslavian Finger Fruit (90–100 days), Serpente di Sicilia (75–80 days), Tinda (70 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Tromboncino good for?
Tromboncino is grown for trellis growing, summer squash substitute, winter squash when fully mature, gardens troubled by vine borer.
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.