Cucurbita Moschata – 10 Seeds

Tromboncino d’Albenga is an open-pollinated, treasured Italian heirloom from Liguria. This variety works as both a summer squash when picked young and a winter squash if you let it fully mature. The curved, pale-green fruits have sweet flesh that holds onto its flavour when cooked. A versatile variety that chefs and gardeners have loved for generations.

 The courgette seeds should be sown in 9cm pots at around 20°c in mid to late spring. Alternatively they can be direct sown after the risk of frost has passed. Plant out at around 60cm part. This is a climbing courgette so a strong frame will be required. For courgettes, harvest when around 25cm long. Can also be grown as a winter squash.

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