Zucchetta Tromba d'Albenga (146-42)

We grow the Zucchetta Tromba d'Albenga squash. WONDERFUL !! We start the seeds in small pots in early spring. When it's time for the garden, we plant about 10-12 inches apart along the garden fence .( Wire fencing.) The soil has added compost material. The plants trellis the fence, leaving the beautiful fruit hanging. We harvest small and medium size....young and tender. Several neighbors always look forward to their first, second, third, etc. serving. One of our favorite ways to process the squash is to cut into spears and process in bread and butter mixture and can. Open a jar at family gatherings and oh what a hit! If a squash gets too big, we use in fall decorations.

As a master gardener here in Oakland CA. we tested a number of summer squash to find the variety which does best in our climate. We discovered Zuchetta Tromba d'Albenga, purchased from Seeds From Italy was our favorite. This is a vining squash which does best on a trellis. The seed was direct sown on May 1 and continued producing into December! We don’t normally have frost but powdery mildew generally kills our summer squash by September. The plant is amazingly productive, the squash remains firm during cooking and is very tasty. It’s rumored you can let it grow into a winter squash but we couldn’t wait and consumed them early.

Great winer and summer squash. Mild creamy flavor and wonderful in squash soups. Productive and easy as long as you use a trellis