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Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino' (Squash 'Tromboncino')
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4 hours care
per year
per year
1.5m
Max height
Max height
1.5m
Max spread
Max spread
1-2 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino'
Other names
Squash 'Tromboncino', Summer squash 'Tromboncino', Cucurbita moschata 'Zucchetta', Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino d’Albenga', Courgette 'Tromboncino'
Genus
Cucurbita Cucurbita
Variety or Cultivar
'Tromboncino' _ 'Tromboncino' is a trailing perennial cultivated as an annual with trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers followed by elongated, curving, green to tan fruit.
Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino' is: Deciduous
Habit
Trailing
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Mottled, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Mice , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Snails Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Mice , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Snails
Anthracnose diseases , Basal rot , Black rot , Mosaic virus , Foot and root rot , Grey mould , Powdery mildew , Sclerotinia diseases , Verticillium wilt Anthracnose diseases , Basal rot , Black rot , Mosaic virus , Foot and root rot , Grey mould , Powdery mildew , Sclerotinia diseases , Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Suitable for training up a support.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino' (Squash 'Tromboncino') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, sandy, and ideally slightly acidic soil. Squash are not hardy - site in full sun in a sheltered position. Soak seeds before germination. Squash plants started under cover can be planted out once all danger of frost is past.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino'
Other names
Squash 'Tromboncino', Summer squash 'Tromboncino', Cucurbita moschata 'Zucchetta', Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino d’Albenga', Courgette 'Tromboncino'
Genus
Cucurbita Cucurbita
Variety or Cultivar
'Tromboncino' _ 'Tromboncino' is a trailing perennial cultivated as an annual with trumpet-shaped, yellow flowers followed by elongated, curving, green to tan fruit.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Trailing
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Colour
Flower
Yellow in Summer
Foliage
Cream, Mottled, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Eelworm (stem and bulb) , Mice , Red spider mite (box and other) , Slugs , Snails
Specific diseases
Anthracnose diseases , Basal rot , Black rot , Mosaic virus , Foot and root rot , Grey mould , Powdery mildew , Sclerotinia diseases , Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Suitable for training up a support.
Propagation methods
Seed
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Where to grow
Cucurbita moschata 'Tromboncino' (Squash 'Tromboncino') will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1.5m after 1-2 years.
Suggested uses
Add to salads, Beds and borders, Flavouring food and drinks
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fertile, sandy, and ideally slightly acidic soil. Squash are not hardy - site in full sun in a sheltered position. Soak seeds before germination. Squash plants started under cover can be planted out once all danger of frost is past.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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