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Summer Squash - Trombetta di Albenga Heirloom Climbing
Summer Squash - Trombetta di Albenga Heirloom Climbing
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Tromboncino Rampicante - Trombetta di Albenga Heirloom Climbing Summer Squash
Pot Size: 4-inch square, deep
This wonderful Italian heirloom summer squash is a vigorous climbing vine, producing many 12 to 15 inch, lime-green fruits with a curvy trumpet shape and a delicate mild taste. Fruit is seedless and firm and doesn't get watery or mushy. Rambling plants will cover a trellis, fence or stakes. Best harvested no longer than 10-12 inches and as thick around as cucumbers. Use in any of your favorite summer squash recipes. Hands-down, this variety get the absolute BEST REVIEWS of any of our summer squash! Produces well into November!
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Planting/Spacing: 12 inches apart
Days to Maturity: 40 days
Hardiness: Fertile soil and full sun required; super hardy!
Photo credits: C. McKowen
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