Heirloom Climbing Summer Squash
Trombetta di Albenga
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Heirloom Climbing Summer Squash
Trombetta di Albenga
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.
Plant In |
Location |
Plant In |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
April – June
|
Full sun
|
Hills or groups
|
4 inches
|
7 – 10 days
|
Approx. 58
|
Plant In |
Location |
Plant In |
Space Seeds |
Days To Germinate |
Days To Harvest |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
April – June
|
Full sun
|
Hills or groups
|
4 inches
|
7 – 10 days
|
Approx. 58
|
Plant In
April – June
|
Location
Full sun
|
Plant In
Hills or groups
|
Space Seeds
4 inches
|
Days To Germinate
7 – 10 days
|
Days To Harvest
Approx. 58
|