Squash
Squash ‘Trompette d’Albenga’
Squash ‘Trompette d’Albenga’: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
‘Trompette d’Albenga’, also called Tromba d’Albenga or Tromboncino, belongs to the species Cucurbita moschata in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. This Italian variety is associated with Liguria. Its distinctive fruits have a long, narrow neck, often curved, that suggests the shape of a trumpet. It has two culinary roles: the tender young fruit can be used like a courgette, while the fully mature fruit has the characteristics of a winter squash suitable for storage.The swollen end furthest from the stalk contains the seeds. The elongated section therefore provides a substantial portion of flesh without a central cavity filled with seeds. The outline may be gently arched or more strongly curled; individual fruits do not all have an identical shape. Their length increases as they develop, making the distinctive form particularly noticeable in more advanced specimens. Possible dimensions describe growth potential, not a size every fruit must reach. A small young fruit…
