{"product_id":"squash-summer-tromboncino-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","title":"Squash Summer Tromboncino 50 Non-GMO, Heirloom Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003eTromboncino Squash\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is a distinctive Italian heirloom of \u003cem\u003eCucurbita moschata\u003c\/em\u003e, known for long, gently curved fruit with a bulbous blossom end. Harvest young for tender summer squash with a mild, sweet, nutty flavor, or allow selected fruit to mature for a firmer winter-squash-style harvest. Vigorous vines trained on a sturdy trellis make an eye-catching garden feature and keep the long fruit easy to find. Each packet contains 50 non-GMO heirloom seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Rate: 85%. Test Date: 1\/26. FEDCO.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexas Minimum Germination Rate: 75%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose Tromboncino Squash?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Italian Heirloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long, curved fruit with a rounded blossom end brings unusual shape and kitchen versatility to your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Harvest Stages:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick young for tender summer squash or leave selected fruit to develop a hard rind for mature-squash cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMild, Nutty Flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young fruit pairs easily with garlic, lemon, herbs, and other fresh garden vegetables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigorous Vines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth, consistent moisture, fertility, and regular picking support productive growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrellis-Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong vertical support helps keep long fruit clean and visible while making better use of garden space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Pollinated and Non-GMO:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow a traditional heirloom; seed saving requires mature fruit and suitable isolation from compatible squash varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003ePlanting Tips for Success\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct sow after the last frost once soil and weather are consistently warm. Squash does not tolerate frost or cold, wet soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose full sun with at least 6–8 hours of direct light daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use fertile, well-drained soil enriched with finished compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow approximately 1 inch deep and maintain even moisture until seedlings establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow generous room for vigorous vines, whether spreading across a bed or trained vertically. Avoid crowding foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Install a strong trellis before vines become large. Guide shoots gently and use soft ties or fruit slings when needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply and consistently at soil level, especially during flowering and fruit development. Mulch around established plants without burying stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use soil-test guidance and follow fertilizer label directions. Avoid excess nitrogen, which can favor leaves over fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow pollinators access to flowers. Early male flowers may appear before female flowers begin setting fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut young fruit regularly while tender. For a mature harvest, leave selected fruit until the rind hardens and harvest before frost. Texture and cooking needs change with maturity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eWhy Choose David's Garden Seeds®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeteran-Owned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplying premium seeds since 2009.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGO TEXAN Certified:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supporting local agriculture and communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrity Pledge:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has taken the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/blogs\/news\/safe-seed-pledge\" style=\"color: #0000ee;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Integrity Pledge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable Seed License:\u003c\/strong\u003e David's Garden Seeds has been granted a Vegetable Seed License for the State of Texas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eCooking Methods\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrilled:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice young fruit lengthwise, brush with oil, and grill until tender with light browning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSautéed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cook young rounds or half-moons with garlic and herbs for a quick side dish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoasted:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toss evenly sized pieces with oil and seasonings and roast until tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStuffed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Split larger tender fruit and bake with a cooked grain, vegetable, or protein filling until heated through.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash and slice tender young fruit into thin ribbons for salads or chilled vegetable dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peel hardened rind and remove developed seeds as needed, then use the firmer flesh in roasted, baked, or simmered dishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000; font-weight: 700;\"\u003eOrder Tromboncino Squash Seeds Today\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #ff0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrow distinctive Italian heirloom squash for tender young harvests and flavorful mature-squash meals.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eNutritional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eExisting generic young summer squash reference, not a Tromboncino-specific analysis. Applies to harvested young fruit, not planting seeds. Per 1 cup raw, approximately 124 grams:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCalories:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 20.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Fat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 0.2 gram.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSodium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 milligrams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Carbohydrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4.2 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDietary Fiber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.4 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Sugars:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2.5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtein:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.5 grams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin C:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 21 milligrams (23% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotassium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 250 milligrams (5% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFolate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 36 micrograms (9% Daily Value).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e% Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Values are estimates and vary with growing conditions and preparation. Mature fruit has a different nutritional profile.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eImportant Disclosures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit length, curve, bulb size, color, maturity, and yield vary with climate, pollination, soil, and care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest Stage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harvest young for tender summer squash or leave selected fruit for a firmer mature harvest. Adjust preparation to the rind and seed development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store unused seeds sealed in a cool, dry place away from sunlight, heat, and moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow as a warm-season annual and follow local frost dates and soil temperatures when choosing planting dates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center; color: #006400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGrow something beautiful. Grow something delicious. Grow with David's Garden Seeds®.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eLemon-Garlic Sautéed Tromboncino Squash\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse young, tender harvested Tromboncino fruit for this quick side dish, not the planting seeds in this packet. Serves 4. Preparation: 10 minutes. Cooking: 10–12 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 1\/2 pounds young Tromboncino squash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons olive oil, divided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 garlic cloves, finely minced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4 teaspoon black pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLemon wedges, optional, for serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the squash under running water, trim the ends, and dry well. Leave tender skin on. Slice the neck into 1\/4-inch rounds. Halve the bulb, remove any firm seeds, and cut into similar-thickness half-moons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook half the squash in a single layer for 4–5 minutes, turning once, until lightly golden and crisp-tender. Transfer to a plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the remaining tablespoon oil and cook the remaining squash the same way. Lower the heat to medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn all the squash to the skillet. Add garlic, salt, and pepper and toss for about 1 minute, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove from the heat and stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServe warm with optional lemon wedges. Avoid overcrowding the skillet so the squash browns rather than steams.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-weight: 700;\"\u003eServing and Storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe alongside grilled dishes, beans, or cooked grains. This recipe is intended for young squash; hardened mature fruit needs peeling and a longer cooking method. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours in a covered container, use within 3–4 days, and reheat to 165°F before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David's Garden Seeds®","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47558804996353,"sku":"1460KFEDCO delete 114","price":3.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/4659\/7796\/files\/squash-summer-tromboncino.webp?v=1769460031","url":"https:\/\/davidsgardenseeds.com\/products\/squash-summer-tromboncino-50-non-gmo-heirloom-seeds","provider":"David's Garden Seeds®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}