Also known as Zucchetta Rampicante, Zucchino Rampicante or Climbing Zucchini, the Tromboncino squash is an interesting dual-purpose heirloom squash grown predominantly for use as a summer squash. Vining plants produce light green squash with long, curved necks that, when harvested young contain tender, green interiors that can be used just like zucchini. Young Tromboncino squash have a mildly sweet flavor, and are delicious whether sautéed, fried, roasted or grilled. Mature Tromboncino squash have a flavor similar to a butternut, although they are a little less sweet. We find that the mature squash work best as an accent ingredient, for example in squash risotto, rather than as a standalone dish. This popular Italian heirloom squash is a great option for gardeners with squash borer issues as the semi-solid stems make them more tolerant of sap sucking insects when compared to zucchini and other C. pepo summer squash varieties. Their climbing nature also makes them a great choice for gardeners wanting to grow zucchini vertically and maximize the square footage of their gardens. 60 days to maturity for summer squash. 90 days for winter squash. Each packet contains a minimum of 25 seeds.
