Hey everyone! I'm planning my garden for this year and I'm excited to finally try growing Tromboncino squash after losing my zucchini to SVB last summer. For anyone who has experience with Tromboncino, I'm wondering if a 5-foot trellis is sufficient? Should I consider going for an arched trellis instead? I've also seen people growing them on tall horizontal trellises, kind of like grape vines over porches. Would one plant per square foot be too many if I'm growing them vertically? Any tips you have would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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I redid my backyard last year and I had some success with an 8-foot high arch. The vines took over quickly and spread horizontally once they reached the top, which was wild! I planted five plants total and ended up swimming in squash. If you’ve got the space, I’d say go for three plants if you're using an arch, but it's definitely a vigorous grower—get ready for it!
I had my Tromboncinos climbing a tripod trellis, but they definitely needed more support than I thought. They broke free and took over the fence instead. Just a heads-up—the flavor isn’t the same as zucchini, more unique but not a direct substitute in my opinion!
Oh man, I was not prepared for how much tromboncino I’d get! I planted two and ended up with over 100 pounds to last me all winter. They take well to being treated like a summer squash too. Just a tip: don’t plant more than you need at first because they grow like crazy! The texture is a bit different from zucchini, but they store nicely for months.
From my experience, Tromboncino squash can get pretty long, so keeping them off the ground is key. An arched trellis has worked best for me. If you’re aiming for a tall horizontal setup, just make sure it’s taller than 5 feet; they can grow quite a bit! Really, the more space you give them to climb, the better they'll thrive.