tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post3965306297350889509..comments2024-03-19T15:39:56.057-04:00Comments on Natural Gardening: Tromboncino squash vinesLisa Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546271182217310594noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-41884674133955353512010-01-26T11:33:29.449-05:002010-01-26T11:33:29.449-05:00Hi, Larry-
You can get Tromboncino squash seed fro...Hi, Larry-<br />You can get Tromboncino squash seed from Renee's, Territorial, The Cook's Garden,and various other mail order seed companies. It's sometimes called 'Zucchetta Rampicante' or 'Tromba d'Albegna.'<br /><br />It's been a great performer for me and is resistant to the borers (and it's viney enough to outgrow them, too).<br /><br />You plant them at the same time of the year as other summer and winter squashes, after your last average frost date, when the soil's warmed up.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-51980419635673691572010-01-25T17:36:18.726-05:002010-01-25T17:36:18.726-05:00I have had terrible luck with squash in my central...I have had terrible luck with squash in my central Kentucky garden (except for butternut) because of the squash borers so these tromboncino squash sound like a they might be great. Know of any good sources for seeds? I have not heard of them before or seen them at my local garden centers. What time of year would I plant and start harvesting where I live?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887562570084092534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-33802158211719540082008-09-02T22:26:00.000-04:002008-09-02T22:26:00.000-04:00Hello, woof nanny--The tromboncino squash (Albenga...Hello, woof nanny--<BR/>The tromboncino squash (Albenga) is fabulous stir-fried, roasted, or steamed when less than 8-10 inches long. If you miss one, and it's bigger than a foot long, they're not tremendously tasty, in my opinion, but are OK roasted tossed with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.<BR/><BR/>Nab them when they're small, is my approach. Squash are truly amazing in their productivity, especially without many squash vine borers.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure about the Marina di Chioggia -- it definitely sounds like something to let ripen, and then bake!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-4053338352230044752008-09-01T22:48:00.000-04:002008-09-01T22:48:00.000-04:00I planted the albenga and it's doing great in the ...I planted the albenga and it's doing great in the sunny California climate. So is the Costata di Romanesco. My mom's <BR/>Marina di Chioggia is massive. She thought it was a summer variety, but come to find out it's actually a winter squash that produces huge pumpkin-like globes. It's just spreading its leaves and tendrils everywhere. Who knew one plant could produce so much?! I'm not sure how to cook that one, nor my albenga either. Do you know?woof nannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585916446298818033noreply@blogger.com