Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
Hills or groups
4 inches
7 – 10 days
Heirloom Climbing Summer Squash
Trombetta di Albenga
Trombetta di Albenga
Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
Hills or groups
4 inches
7 – 10 days
This wonderful Italian heirloom summer squash is a vigorous climbing vine, producing many 12 to 15 inch, lime-green fruits with a curvaceous trumpet shape and a delicate mild taste with a hint of nutty artichoke flavor. Trombetta’s flesh is seedless and firm and doesn’t get watery or mushy like regular zucchini. The rambling plants will soon cover a trellis, fence or stakes with graceful fruits that hang like jade ornaments cloaked in a lush canopy of big, heart-shaped leaves.
Seed Count: Approx. 17 / Weight: 2 g
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Quick Info
April – June
Full sun
Hills or groups
4 inches
7 – 10 days
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS
START SEEDS OUTDOORS
Squash needs full sun, rich fertile soil and warm temperatures. Plant only when spring weather is warm and settled and night temperatures stay above 55°F (13°C). Train vigorous Trombetta vines up 6 to 8 foot stakes or a fence or trellis where they will make a lush leafy arbor or canopy and save garden space. Plant in full sun, sowing groups of 2-3 seeds 1 inch deep and 4 inches from vertical supports. Thin to the strongest seedling for each pole or to 12 inches apart along a fence.
GROWING NOTES
Amend soil well before sowing with lots of aged manure or compost. Protect young seedlings from marauding birds by covering with plastic berry baskets at planting time, removing when plants get crowded. Thin properly to get best quality fruits and highest yield. As young plants grow, tie them to supports.
HARVEST AND USE
Softly curved, lime-green Trombetta squashes are best harvested no longer than 10 to 12 inches long and as thick around as cucumbers. Sauté or stuff them, or use in any of your favorite summer squash recipes. Cook until just tender to enjoy their fine flavor and texture.
GARDENING 101
I don't know why I felt intimidated at first but I'm so glad I went forward with growing these lovely "little trumpets." The seedlings took off after being planted in soil mounds. Once the squash began to form, the light greenish color of the fruit was beautiful to witness during formation. Post harvest, the squash were chopped then placed in a pot of onion, jalapeno and orange peppers then seasoned with lemon peel, garlic powder and coarse for a light soup. Sooooo delicious. We will be growing these again and again! Thanks Renee!
Hi Najwa! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed growing and cooking with the Trombetta di Albenga squash. It sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing your experience and happy gardening!
This is a family and friend favorite. Everyone loves it and I use it interchangeably with zucchini, but I really like its mild slightly nutty taste
All seeds popped right up. Let’s do it again next year. Thanks
Wonderful! Happy harvesting and thanks for sharing!
I grow food in a community food bank garden . I love it because it is easy to grow and it feeds a lot of people . The squash is very prolific .
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad the Trombetta di Albenga squash is working well for your community garden and providing plenty of food. Happy gardening!
