However, considering that the vines can be up to 6-meter long (20ft), we strongly recommend the use of a trellis to accommodate the growth of the plant.
Of course, tromboncino can be grown from the lowest section of Tower Garden allowing the plants to crawl to the ground. However, at Agrotonomy, we are against such approach. In fact, one of the greatest advantages of Tower Garden technology is off the ground, thus preventing the problem of crawling pests and other plant diseases that might result from pathogens on the ground.
In other terms, although tromboncino can be grown crawling on the ground, when using a Tower Garden, we are huge advocates of guiding the vines on a trellis structure.
It should be harvested when the fruit turns yellow and when the skin starts hardening.
Tromboncino was popular back in the 18th century in Italy but had been replaced since by its counterparts, the zucchini (courgettes) and the summer squash!
It should be harvested when the fruit turns yellow and when the skin starts hardening.
Tromboncino was popular back in the 18th century in Italy but had been replaced since by its counterparts, the zucchini (courgettes) and the summer squash!
Tromboncino can reach 1m long (3ft) or longer. They are impressive and great to grow! However, it is a crop to be considered as an experimental project and not as a regular crop.
Nevertheless, it is fun to grow at least one tromboncino in a Tower Garden. Aside from the oversized fruits it produces, it gives beautiful large yellow flowers (courgette, zucchini style, but bigger).
Happy growing!
