Tromboncino, organic seeds

Eco Heirloom
49 SEK

Information

This little trombone is an unusual old Italian squash. The smooth, lime green fruits grow long, 5-6 cm thick and are swollen at the flower end, where all the seeds are gathered. It should be harvested at 30 cm but is quite enjoyable even at half a meter.  The flesh is smooth and firm. It has mild taste with a hint of artichoke.  This vigorous plant is a climber and excellent for binding up. If it is allowed to wind freely on the ground the fruits usually become crooked. Tromboncino can be kept for quite a long time. A portion contains about 8 seeds.

 

Product number:3580
Scientific name:Cucurbita moschata
Botanic family:The Squash Family - Cucurbitaceae
Organic:Yes
Days to maturity:58
Lifespan:Annual
F1 Hybrid:No
New variety:No
Sowing time:Pre-cultivate: April–June
Sowing depth:3 cm
Germination temperature:23-25°C
Germination time:6–10 days
Plant spacing:40–80 cm
Row spacing:90–130 cm
Height:180 cm
Plant location:Sun
Harvest/blooming:July–September
Seeds/g:7–10 seeds
Other:Vining
Heirloom variety:Yes

Cultivation advice

Sowing

The seed can be sown directly in the open field when the soil is properly warmed up (min. 15°C). It will not germinate, but will rot if the soil is cool. It is safest to start the plants indoors or in a greenhouse. Sow about 3 cm deep in pots, about 4 weeks before the estimated planting out. Keep at about 23-25 ​​degrees until the seeds germinate. Then leave them in a fairly warm, bright and airy place. Harden them off gradually and plant out when the soil has warmed up and the risk of night frost has completely passed. Squash has sensitive roots, so be careful when planting.

Spacing

Between plants 40-80 cm and 90-130 cm between rows. In group planting: 3-4 plants/group and 120-150 cm between the groups.

Harvest

Always cut off the fruits when they are 10-20 cm long. They taste best when. Raw, cooked, fried, etc. 

Seed

8-9 seeds/g.
A portion contains about 8 seeds.