Buy squash squash 'Tromba of Albenga'

squash 'Tromba d'Albenga'

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Position: full sun
Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
Rate of growth: fast
Hardiness: full hardy

This variety comes from the alpine area near Milan in northern Italy. It produces long, curved fruit, but the seeds are all in the bulbous end, so you get a neck of pure meaty flesh. The flowers are edible too, although you should use the male flowers and remove the pistil first. They are very tasty dipped in batter and then deep fried.
Growing Instructions

Sow indoors - March to April for earlier crops and plant out in June to August.Sow outside - May to July when the air temperature is above 18°C
Sow 2cm deep. It is important to lay the seed vertically as if it is laid flat it may rot before germinating.

Harvest: June to October