Trombocino Squash Substitute

aclum · January 24, 2014

Hi,

I've grown Trombocino Rampacante Zucchinetti (or something like that

), for the past couple of years and just loved it. I'd like to grow it again but with reduced yard space and the prospects of water rationing, I need to find a different squash that's similar in taste and texture but not quite so "rampant."

I'm not all that familiar with the various types of squash, but I'd describe the trombocino as sort of halfway between a winter and summer squash with sort of a nutty taste, fine textured and firm flesh (but not as hard as winter squash) and few seeds. It's also a great keeper and can be used as a summer or winter squash. Ideally, I'll like something that would fit in about a 3 x 3 space. Yield doesn't need to be all that great.

Any ideas on what variety I might try?

Thanks!

Anne

January 24, 2014	#1
aclum Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Merced, CA Posts: 832	Trombocino Squash Substitute Hi, I've grown Trombocino Rampacante Zucchinetti (or something like that), for the past couple of years and just loved it. I'd like to grow it again but with reduced yard space and the prospects of water rationing, I need to find a different squash that's similar in taste and texture but not quite so "rampant." I'm not all that familiar with the various types of squash, but I'd describe the trombocino as sort of halfway between a winter and summer squash with sort of a nutty taste, fine textured and firm flesh (but not as hard as winter squash) and few seeds. It's also a great keeper and can be used as a summer or winter squash. Ideally, I'll like something that would fit in about a 3 x 3 space. Yield doesn't need to be all that great. Any ideas on what variety I might try? Thanks! Anne