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Just Seed Courgette - Tromboncino Albenga - 20 Seeds

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Tromboncino is an heirloom vegetable originating in Liguria, Italy, where it is also known as zuchetta, zucchetta rampicante, Tromba d’Abenga,trumpet zucchinior Serpentine squash. Though sometimes called a zucchini, botanically tromboncino is a squash or pumpkin ( Cucurbita moschata), from the same species as the butternut pumpkin. Appearance In temperate climates, such as Melbourne, tromboncino seeds can be sown from late September, right through to late January. When sowing the seeds, make a small mound with a depression in the top. Sow two or three seeds in the depression about 4 cm deep. Water in well and keep the soil moist, until they germinate in a week or so. Cover the bottom of a casserole dish with olive oil and place slices of garlic to cover the bottom of the dish. Notes: There are no measurements because it really is to taste and depends on the number of people being served. Half to a third of a trombone zucchini will serve 2 hungry adults; likewise half a bunch of greens. Easy to use. Like butternut pumpkin, the seeds of tromboncino are all located in the bulbous end of the fruit, making preparing and chopping the fruit a breeze.

Tromboncino is an open-pollinated, heirloom squash variety of Italian origin. It was bred and first grown in the coastal north-western region of Liguria. For a better-tasting fruit, start harvesting them once they get about 20 to 30 cm long (They can grow over 120 cms in length.). One plant can put out two dozen fruit. Please note we are unable to guarantee specific delivery dates or delivery timeframes, all delivery times are estimates only. Courgette Tromboncino Albenga if the name of this Italian heritage variety didn't make you want to have a go at growing this easy to grow veg than maybe the fact it looks so fun (like a trombone) and is also so versatile in the kitchen will! The amount of sunlight your tromboncinos receive is crucial for a bountiful harvest. Too much sunlight can dry out the plants, while insufficient sunlight can stunt their growth or even kill them. Ensure your tromboncinos get full sun for optimal growth. How Much to Water Tromboncinos

Side dish: Cube the squash and sauté it with olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. This simple side dish makes a great addition to summer tables. You can also sprinkle goat cheese on top to make it fancier. I am going to try to see how long they will keep growing through winter. I have one vine that is now almost a year old – survived right through last winter. It is not bearing well enough any more to justify it’s spot, and last winter was very mild, but still, it’s impressive. Dual purpose. Fruit can be eaten fresh in summer, like a zucchini or summer squash, or cured and stored for the winter like a pumpkin.

Sow the climbing courgette seeds late March through April under glass for growing in the greenhouse, or late April through May to transplant outdoors. Seeds can also be sown direct outdoors, in a finely prepared bed, from late May. Sow some of the courgette seeds every two weeks during the season up to until early July, this way you will have a great supply of courgettes till late autumn. Keep the last sown plants in the greenhouse to extend the season.Support nedded with this variety. You can grow it amongst your runner beans, or up un fences, trellises. You’re done! Give them a little rain and some sunshine, and those seeds will come popping up. If you get three plants to a hill, you might thin down to the two strongest, healthiest, or best placed, but these guys don’t seem to mind crowding much. Do try to mow around the mounds until the squash plants clamber off the hill and take off running; you don’t want the plants to get shaded out while they’re small. Then, just get out of the way! Harvest what you want for fresh use and let the rest mature on the vine. Over the years, we at the Sow’s Ear have worked out a list of basic qualities that any crop needs to have if we’re going to grow it for feed: Pest and disease resistance. Tromboncino is resistant to powdery mildew and some chewing pests, making it a good choice for gardeners in humid climates. Mildew and cucurbita wilt? Well, to be honest, it isn’t unusual for us to drench all our squashes once in summer with a good compost or manure tea, but we certainly don’t do it every year; yet our trusty tromboncino plants seldom succumb to anything short of a killing frost.

Watering is another key factor that influences the success of your tromboncino crop. The soil should be consistently damp but notsoggy or bone dry. Monitor the leaves for any color changes or droopiness, which signal the need for adjustments in watering. Over- or under-watering can be detrimental to the plants, so it’s essential to keep a close eye on their needs and water accordingly. How Long Does it Take Tromboncinos to Germinate and Grow?

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Bake in oven at 375 degrees for 30 mins. Remove foil and bake for another 10 mins until cheese browns. The optimal time to plant tromboncinos depends on your local climate. As a general rule, plant the seeds after the last frost in spring to ensure the best chance for the seedlings to survive and thrive. Consult the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map to determine when tromboncinos are most likely to flourish in your area. If you’re located outside the US, simply search for ‘plant hardiness zone + [city]’. How to Plant Tromboncinos the Right Way Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry the slices of squash on either side until crispy but be careful not to burn them. Cultivation? As easy as it gets: we don’t baby this giant. Minimal weeding, not even much soil preparation. Your vines can be allowed to run free on the ground, or you can train them to climb on a trellis. But make sure it’s strong enough to support the weight of the fruit. The plants produce both male flowers and female flowers, so pollination is easy. The pre-adolescent fruit is located behind the female flowers.

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