Courgette , Tromboncino albenga (Swan Neck - Climbing)

Cucurbita moschata, 19th C - Swan Neck or Trombone Squash, or Zucchino Rampicante, originating from 19th century Italy, is a unique and intriguing climbing fruit. It has a greenish-cream colour with a distinctive swan neck shape that twists and turns as it grows. The fruit is bulbous at one end and curled as it develops. Its trailing growth habit makes it ideal for cultivation on supports or archways. The foliage of Zucchino Rampicante is particularly notable, featuring large, attractive leaves with silvery white variegation along the veins. When harvested young, it offers a tender flavour and texture, suitable for cooking or grating into salads. If allowed to mature, it can be roasted like winter squash. This variety can also be grown in large containers., Seed Count Approx - 12 avg 

  SOWING - Likes a sunny, sheltered position & rich soil.  Sow indoors Mar to April into small pots or direct insitu outdoors after frosts, Sow seed just pushed in under the surface & when 3 to  4 in tall, move to final growing position., Harvest courgettes at about 5 inches long; frequent harvesting keeps plants producing