This Squash Defies the Laws of Nature! 😮

[@jamesprigioni]

Share this video if you enjoyed it! 👑🐕 Timestamps 00:00 Intro 00:09 How This Squsah is Completely Different Than Typical Squash 00:58 How I Planted and Grew This Squash 02:08 An Uncommon Way I Effectively Protect My Squash From Pests 03:01 Tuck Eating a Cucumber 03:26 How I Boost My Plants Heading Into Production 03:47 Revealing the Nature Defying Squash 04:46 How to Use it as a Summer Squash 05:54 How to Use it as a Winter Squash 06:28 A Squash that Stayed Good for a Whole Year! 06:45 A Few More Things I Like About This Squash 07:25 Showing Incredible Production from One Plant 08:28 Why Aren’t More People Growing This Squash? 09:06 How This Squash Resists Vine Borers and Cucumber Beetles 10:18 This Squash Can Be a Winter Squash or Summer Squash 10:38 A Trick to Extend the Life of Summer Squash 11:10 A Trick to Avoid Squash Vine Borers 12:21 Why You Need to Grow This Squash

[@mitchdenner9743]

Can you do a video on watering? Your setup, etc.

[@amandaalford1980]

Who has these seeds?

[@shirleytruett7319]

Hi James and Tuck , I would love to try and grow some of those squash next year, the vine boars are horrible here in SC where I live , do you know where I could purchase the seeds? I have never seen any here.

[@lorettasullivan7724]

I got my seeds from Baker Creek a few years ago. They probably still carry them.

[@RS54321]

Super cool video, but please don't use clickbait to draw people in.

[@jenniferdutton2469]

I've grown Zucchino Rampicante for two years and it's a blessing. It's resistant to pests and extremely productive. With prices rising the way they have, this could help to feed a family well into the winter.

[@sweetlaughter78]

This is disappointing. These accounts go from authentic, to getting sweaty for views. Disappointed.

[@ceecee-thetransplantedgardener]

I've grown Tromboncino - and it IS a beast!! Nothing touched it - no disease or typical squash pests. I also grew 3 vines which was not the best idea. lol I grew a variety called Center Cut - a culinery favorite - and used the young fruit as a zucchini replacement. Much creamier texture than standard zukes with a wonderful flavor. I skipped this year to give space to other things but I will definitely come back to this. GREAT spotlight James. Hearts for Tuck! ❤❤❤

[@A34NR]

Makes great pickles, too.

[@JujubND]

Mine got demolished by bugs and the squash themselves kept getting destroyed sadly

[@debbiehughes1358]

Trombocino for the win😊! I grew this squash for the first time this year. Only 2 plants and it produced an incredible amount of summer squash. I let 4 of the squash turn into winter squash and will use it like I do butternut squash. Finally, there are no vineborer issues with this type.

[@kathleenperry4860]

I discovered this several years ago because I got tired of fighting the Squash vine borders in zucchini. I've never had one in this plant. I trellis mine so the fruit is usually very straight. I've had them almost 4 ft long.. My favorite thing to do is to take a long straight one and spiralize it. It's nicer than zucchini because it doesn't have a mushy center. I lightly sauté them wirh no salt and freeze them for winter. They are so big that one or two will provide me with zoodles for the winter. All my neighbors are hooked on them, too, because it is so prolific I have to give most of them away.. I usually save a couple for winter squash. They are too big for one meal, but if you start using it from the stem end, the cut end will dry and "self-seal" so you can use as much or little as you want.

[@MandyDrew-hg7zf]

This is great! I’m making my homeschool curriculum based on turning some abandoned cattle pasture into a Forest Garden. The great thing about biology focused schooling is it works for all ages to learn together.

[@FloridaGirl-]

Great idea!

[@doloresreynolds8145]

And soil biology is really coming into its own these days, as well. Forest gardening takes no-till to a whole new level.

[@gardengablakecounty2513]

Been growing Trombocino Squash for 15 years now - I obviously love it! I’ve just started harvesting mine and actually had some for lunch today, when I came across your video. I love your enthusiasm and energy. You could be a “Doppelgänger” of my late dear friend Jeff, except for the age difference. He looked exactly like you, including the big hands, which could span many holes on his bass flute - He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and for all I can see might have been a grand uncle of yours? Does the name Jeff Palmer ring a bell? If not, it’s still nice to watch you and remember him - not to take anything away from you being your own great person, obviously! Best regards from one compulsive gardener to another!

[@anniesansky8148]

This is an amazing squash and not only feeds our family, but also our tortoises! Tromboncinos produce so much food! It’s an amazing plants!! ❤

[@eg5569]

My tortoises and farm animals love this squash too. I grow extra and feed it to them over the winter to my farm animals to help lower feed costs. My family loves it too, especially fried. Greetings from Ca.😊

[@Notturnoir]

@@eg5569wow what other farm animals like it?

[@eg5569]

@@Notturnoir chickens, ducks, pigs, and goats. That’s all I have😀

[@mst1138]

I've been growing this squash for several years and James is a 100% percent correct. It's my favorite squash to grow and the only one I grow.

[@mattmensch830]

I grew this variety for years. It’s a really prolific and fun squash to grow. Not as sweet as crook neck or as flavorful as zucchini, but definitely a good flavor and texture that my family preferred over other summer squash. As a winter squash they are very comparable to butternut and work interchangeably for any butternut recipe. One drawback for tomboncino as winter squash is storing them. They take up a lot of space to store and can break more easily than more compact squashes. This is probably why they are less commonly available. We eventually steered ourselves back to growing strictly butternut because they stored more easily and they packed a bit more flavor than tromboncino. But watching your video makes me want to grow some this next spring. Thanks!

[@yingmk8]

Thanks!

[@robertoluber7129]

In Italy it's called Zucchino Trombetta (little trumpet) di Albenga......I grew it this year for the first time.....truly incredible...and excellent!!!!

[@rachcameron9831]

We grow this every year in northern California...it's the gift that keeps on giving. I find them hidden amongst the leaves. They may excellent zoodles...

[@rachcameron9831]

We've been plagued with powdery mildew this year but it keeps producing!

[@puppetlady1]

❤❤❤for Tuck, the little boss. Ty for the info. Btw, we slice the squash thin along with lots of other garden vegetables and add it to summer pasta salad with a red wine vinegrette sauce.

[@cindma]

My garden didn't produce as much as previous years. I couldn't even look at this channel, but im getting ready for next year.

[@jamesprigioni]

Stick with it! You probable learned more than you even realized this year, and you can take all that knowledge and invest it into next year

[@chrisdonovan8795]

The season isn't over. Look at videos for fall planting. I'm in the same boat.

[@joshbenoit2859]

Don't let it bust you. This happens to everyone every now and then. We had our worst year ever last year wrote everything down, did some experimenting this year and bow I'm practically doing drive by food donations just to get rid of everything. What do you think hit the garden the most for you?

[@gardenhome5970]

Even my garden didn’t produce like last year… I don’t know what the problem is this year. I started fall planting

[@rhondasheridan7049]

My tomatoes aren't doing that great. I'm so sad about that. I keep getting black spots on them. 😢

[@FrozEnbyWolf150-b9t]

I've found that you could theoretically do the same thing with any summer or winter squash. If you have a summer squash like zucchini and let it stay on the vine for a long time, it will turn orange and cure over. You can store it for several months like a winter squash, and the seeds will be viable for planting. If you have a winter squash like butternut and you pick the immature gourds, you can cook them up or eat them raw like zucchini since they're still tender.

[@deelynn8611]

Thanks for the info! This year I grew zukes and discovered making Zapple recipes- I canned some of it in fact. You cannot tell the difference between apple crumble and zucchini or ZPple crumble. It's amazing!

[@lindaseel9986]

Thanks to both of you for these tips. 🤗

[@debbieblakley9761]

@@deelynn8611 What are Zapple recipes?

[@ladyelectrik]

@@debbieblakley9761zucchini “mock apple” for canning pie filling. I use apple juice or cider and lemon juice, but want to try some ascorbic acid next time.

[@a.p.5429]

Really disappointed in the click bait picture. I figured but have watched for a long time and thought well, maybe but, nope. Don't do that ceap. Your channel is good enough.

[@tarkege9347]

I hate bait pictures, not watching this channel again.

[@Ninabeana13]

Who upset you guys? Literally upset over a pic of squash!?!? So what maybe it’s not that big, or maybe he dropped and broke and couldn’t include in the video? Maybe it was the angle and distance perception that the squash appeared so large?

[@tarkege9347]

@@Ninabeana13 It is apparently a fake photo. Every person has their things to get upset, maybe some of yours don't upset me. Stop playing the angel.

[@sakis763]

I didn't expect such a genuine channel put a fake pic...I watched till end only to get fooled

[@tominatorxd7983]

really sad

[@tiatracy4939]

JP, your videos are so positive. I’m loving your message. I live in Colorado, and I’ve been experimenting with many of the veggies that you talk about. It’s Sept. 7th, and my Malabar spinach is just starting to climb our trellis. Tomatoes are starting to wind down. Crook neck squash is producing the last squashes. I’m so excited about next season already. You inspire me!

[@derwynmdockenjr]

Tromboncino is the ABSOLUTE BEST squash ever. I grew one up around my pool fence and it's the most prolific thing I have ever grown! And after all my other cucerbits have succumbed to powdery mildew, my tromboncino has NONE! Also, most of the fruit is seed free!!! James you have not over sold this amazing plant! ❤❤Mad Love!

[@mommiedearest5337]

The backyard fence! That's a great idea!

[@duongdo1]

😂

[@whatdidyouthinkwouldhappen1203]

This is an awesome squash, I grow it every year. This squash is nice because it doesn't mush down like zucchini when cooked. So many of the people I have shared it with are amazed at it's flavor and versatility. I use several cattle panels to grow mine on and it is so fun and beautiful. Thank you for sharing your garden with us.

[@Flintlock1776]

New gardener, first year with a serious garden. Planted two of these plants and got over 200 pounds of squash. It lasts at least 7 months just sitting in the kitchen. Best survival food out there. I've given it away to friends and a food bank and still have enough to last all winter.

[@thegarden.official]

This is an amazing squash and not only feeds our family, but also our tortoises! Tromboncinos produce so much food! It’s an amazing plants!!

[@amyb5339]

Raised ducklings on it. They devour shredded trombocino mixed in some water. What a great treat to grow strong ducklings.

[@susieq725]

I grew this this year over a trellis, we have a huge problem with squash bugs and although there a few in the beginning of the season, it has proven very resistant compared to my zucchini and other squashes. I harvested 3 ft tall fruits for my CSA and they were so excited to have such a unique item.

[@vernabar7093]

James, this is the second year that I have planted this squash. I love it so much I decided not to plant any other varieties I also trellis mine on my fence. Can't say enough about it got the seed from a friend who got it from a friend. We now have five of us growing it in our backyard. Very versatile as well. 😋

[@TropicalBeauty1]

Looking at this guys gardens makes me feel like I'm good for nothing.I've watch so many of his videos and still suck. His garden is so pretty, clean , organized and so beautifully green.

[@Grow_with_Michael]

"The Forest is The Classroom and Nature is the Teacher"

[@vantra182]

I've grown these for many years. I kept one for nearly a year to see how long it would last. It turned from green to yellow like a Butternut squash and the skin thickened. My garden is never without these. My friend teased me by saying my squash could feed a village. I'm gluten-sensitive and use my spiralizer to turn it into spaghetti with my Turkey spaghetti sauce, it holds up well when steamed. It's delicious!

[@helenmcclellan452]

I have been growing Zucchino Rampicante for two years and plan to do so forever!!! 😊 ❤ Tuck!

[@Funinthesun4ever]

We grow this in the community garden that donates to a food pantry. We grow on a high arched trellis. Also helps with deer.

[@RS54321]

How does it help with deer? Does this plant deter them?

[@teresaedwards3659]

@@RS54321 Probably means the deer can't.reach it?

[@Dycgcch]

I’ve grown Trombino this year for the first time you’re so right they are brilliant! definitely a keeper.

[@TheTinkerersWife]

I agree wholeheartedly about Trombocino squash. It was delicious both ways. The fruit was massive, larger than anything I'd ever seen.

[@angusmacduff3471]

I look forward to you and Tuck's videos. I have a much smaller garden this year - most of the "fruits of my labor " are given away. I started my first garden in 1942 - it was a request from President Roosevelt to grow a Victory Garden. I have to use a cane now and rely on my son - he's not a gardener - but I think he may be changing and enjoying the results - Hey - I did the hard work - I planted the seeds. -- and kept them growing. A little tip that I use - I've saved all of the Folger Coffee cans for years (home and church). I put the lid on the empty container and place it into a pan of hot water - about an inch of water - it softens up a little and I slice the bottom off. I transplant my tomatoes - with all of the "goodies" including my worm castings. They go from seedlings to Solo Cups to Folger pots. When planting time comes around, I loosen the soil up in the bed, remove the lid (now the bottom) and place the coffee (Tomato) can into the loosened soil a couple of inches. I now have a tomato plant that is two feet tall, and it doesn't realize that it has been transplanted. I grew Hossinator, Celebrity, Red Snapper - the first tomatoes were all a pound or more and early - middle of July. Thanks for listening to the old man ramble on

[@catfunksfabulousfinds]

I love that Tuck eats vegetables. My dog will eat cooked zucchini if it's with scrambled eggs, but I haven't been able to get him to eat other vegetables.Tuck is a treasure❤😊

[@suelove5824]

Thanks again for another good video! ❤❤❤❤❤ Hearts for Tuck! Love that guy! 🐶

[@gregzeigler3850]

I planted Grey Zucchini in June and by August had more than I could eat. I did order some Tromboncino Seed primarily for winter storage to grow for next year(back garden) and in the front garden I'm going to do Goldini Zucchini next year. Can't beat Zucchini plants for putting food on the table. I also highly recommend Blue Lake 274 Bush beans. Highly productive in my old clay soil!

[@menarussell]

I haven't watched in a while. Now, I feel like I've missed your content. You and Tuck are awesome. This squash looks excellent. Thank you for sharing.

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

I bet the reason it's less popular in grocery stores is 1. Unfamiliarity. It's not that well known outside of Italian communities and 2. The tremendous size. People have smaller families these days and want to purchase vegetables to cook for just one or two. A lot of people won't know what to do with an enormous squash that probably makes enough to serve 7.

[@ImGlyn]

Good points. And also I think they would be quite difficult & inefficient in terms of the processing & packaging systems in the commercial food industry.

[@xiaominyue8821]

@@MyPeacefulPlace24This, they bruise easily

[@RS54321]

Yes, and the cost per lb or kg would be unfeasible to buy in the store.

[@clobberelladoesntreadcomme9920]

@@RS54321 Well, I have seen them for sale at the Farmer's market, I was just saying why they were less popular than say a Butternut Squash.

[@dawndolinski768]

❤ Tuck is a real cutie & I love seeing him in ur videos... Oh my gosh, u know how to grow plants that's for sure, u have a beautiful garden!

[@lorrainebarnett8389]

It’s my favorite squash to grow, too. I stuck 3 plants in the ground and now my garden is a jungle of giant squash leaves and “trumpets” of squash everywhere! They are fun to watch as they curl around the fencing …and other plants if you don’t redirect them.😅

[@bobg5362]

I started growing these last year and will never grow the usual suspects summer squash again. As you said, it has a nice. mild, nutty taste, and when young and tender can be eaten raw. I saved three into the winter, and while they did last into spring, I thought they were a bit too watery/bland for a winter squash. I'll have to try that again next year. As to why it's not more common in home gardens, you never see the seeds in the big box stores' Burpee/Ferry-Morse seed displays nor as seedlings in the garden centers. I'm sure the amount of space they require also is problem for folks with limited space.

[@JohnandSarah]

Thanks, James! You introduced this squash to my gardening knowledge last year and now I have so many stored for the winter after eating them and giving them all summer! Thanks!

[@collinsddc1206]

🌺❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️the Mr Tuck is getting such a beautiful silver gray, I drink my coffee with Tucks sweet face on my cup when I go to my garden. I started laughing so hard when I saw that squash. Young man you do such a fantastic job, may God continue to Bless you and the little boss!

[@colleenjohnson5381]

James! Just another of your videos that brought a huge smile to my heart. So appreciate your knowledge/skill sharing and your PASSION! for growing. ❤❤❤ to Tucker

[@LoriDiBenedetto]

I grew my first Tromboncino this year and am so impressed, will grow it every year. Thanks for sharing this information.

[@cyrinahenry8131]

You don't need clickbait. I was looking forward to seeing the massive squash!! Still a good video

[@livinglifebackwards-lesson7412]

I grow Chinese Pumpkin. for thie same reasons as this plant. Resistance to squash borer, I wait for it to be orange and sweet for pumpkin pie. but like this plants you can eat the pumpkin green (especially if in our short season) and it tastes more like a savory squash. Orange and ripe it keeps for months, green it needs to be eaten in a few weeks. I also grow it over a trellis and yes the pumpkins hold on to it. (though you can support it). I used to get my plants from a Chinese lady I knew who grew many Asian plants. (God rest her soul.) Now I get seeds from Asian Garden 2 Table. I now add Bok choi and Winter melon to my garden.

[@sreengleen]

Okay, I also wanted to see the monster squash, but I was very glad to know about this variety that is functionally just as amazing as the gargantuan picture suggested, just in a different way. Clever way for him to convey his genuine excitement about this variety that he wants to share with us. Lighten up, people.

[@sharpland]

This is our #1 squash to always grow! It definitely shows resistance to pests and disease, and the production is just awesome.

[@tatianka30006]

I've seen Jess from Roots and Refuge grow these but she never showed them mature into winter squash. Thank you for showing that James, it has convinced me to try it next year. Also,

[@patriciasutton8655]

My Chaldean neighbor grows these in her amazing backyard garden. I ran out of zucchini when making a big batch of zucchini breads and went to see if she could share a zuke from her garden. She gave me one of these because she had so many. It made the tastiest zucchini bread EVER. Even took one of the loaves over to her to share. Yummy! ❤️❤️❤️4 Tuck!

[@rhondaanderson8519]

Thank you.Your programs are always so fantastic, filled with so much information.I love your garden, and thank you for sharing all those secrets that you know. ❤ Blessings to u and Tuck

[@janetcorrao5072]

Have been growing cucuzza squash all my life!! Delicious!! Can't make giambotta without it!! Cut down a 3 ft squash the other day, 5 or 6 more to come!!

[@Happy2Run4Me]

I mostly grow this squash variety because the squash bugs and vine borers take out all the other types of squash I try to grow in the spring. I got one Odessa squash this year and it was sad and small. I do also like to plant the Tahitian melon squash as well which does almost as well resisting the pests but they grow huge like the Tromboccino though they are only winter squash. I like growing both! My mature Tromboccinos lasted from last fall until this summer when I canned up the rest in cubes. I love the more firm texture of Tromboccino even as summer squash because it doesn’t get as mushy as zucchini and the whole neck part doesn’t have any seeds! Big thumbs up here. 👍🏻

[@donitaforrest9064]

They look like Swans ❤ could create a nice porch decoration with them too!

[@sabinablessington664]

my favorite here in hawaii OMG, that final shot of Tuck, chomping away on a carrot. So adorable! I love Tuck and I also love how inspirational you are. Keep up the great work!

[@grumpygoose9978]

I've grown these for a couple of years; I got 40 this year. I also grew several other Curcubita Moschata such as Seminole Pumpkin, a couple types of Butternut, Lungo De Napoli, and Turkey Neck Pumpkin (extremely prolific and delicous); Another type that I grow are Cushaw, TN Sweet Potato, and Apache Giant squash from the Cucurbita argyrosperma family, which are also fairly resistant to borers and squash bugs. All total, I have gotten nearly 1,100 pounds so far and have few left to harvest.

[@NutritionVilla]

very helpfull video, The fiber, potassium, and antioxidants in squash help maintain a healthy heart by reducing cholesterol levels and lowering blood pressure, which decreases the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

[@nancyharper]

More and more emergency surgeries keep me from going home to my heart…. My garden is quite Barron still. But thank you 🙏🏽 James and little king Tucker. You’re making hospital life bearable ❤❤❤❤

[@EdimentalGardens]

Prayers for your quick healing

[@jamesprigioni]

Sorry to hear that Nancy 😔 Me and Tuck are wishing you a speeding recovery, and hope you can get back into the garden soon

[@SuperKabookie]

Hope you get well soon!

[@debbierhode6291]

James, I just want to say I LOVE your enthusiasm! And also, ❤ for Tuck

[@Blaaaah98]

I am trying for the second time in my life to grow my own food. I can only dream of having the blessed hands and harvest of this man. God bless you ❤

[@simply_lisa_lisa]

Thanks for sharing, James! I'll give Tromboncino next year. I've learned a trick on how to prevent powdery mildew - spray whey. I have a huge amount of whey waste from making yogurt and cheese so it's a perfect solution. As always, I appreciate all that you do. Never stop gardening!

[@ravenouspi]

I've grown it, and it is everything you say in terms of disease and pest resistance. The flavor however young you pick it is not the same as the flavor of any regular "summer" squash varieties. It is okay, certainly not awful, but don't expect the flavor of a zucchini, yellow crookneck, or pattypan squash. I love these varieties, and this squash is so different in flavor as to be incomparable. It is more of a bland staple or filler for soups or stews than a standalone vegetable. Tastes vary, and I might feel differently if I grew up eating this squash instead. If you were to try growing tromboncini and discovered you loved the flavor, you'd definitely have a winner that was super easy to grow and super productive. Everyone should try it for themselves! I love your videos JP! I've learned so much from them. keep up the good work.

[@sagefool5786]

From the research I've done this squash is excellent chicken feed. A lot oof gardeners with chickens grow it because it's good for chickens and they love it, you can get huge production from a single plant and it stores all winter. It's a great fresh food in the winter months.

[@chriskat646]

I grow mine on a trellis, and have for about 4 yrs. This year I didn't get it up the trellis so it took over the area around it. LOL It did great just the same. I love the taste and have so far only used it like zucchini. Love the little Boss. 💗💗💗💗💗💗💗💗

[@marilynm8812]

You always have such a productive garden. Do you ever have issues with you're tree roots getting into your raised beds? ❤

[@jamesprigioni]

A little bit but not too bad. The one pallet bed I have too close to a cherry get a few roots in it, but most of my trees by raised beds are dwarf trees so they roots aren’t as bad 😁👍

[@tmaggard100]

Love your videos. They are always so positive and uplifting. Thanks for sharing.

[@mamapenguin6798]

I wanted to tell you thank you for sharing your garden and knowledge. Give Tuck a hug for me. ❤ Never herd of this squash. I think I'd like to try it next year. In my apartment i didn't have much luck. Best wishes to you and Tuck.

[@waylandsmalleycomeonletsplant]

We did well with cushaw this year but I just ordered the trombone seeds and hope to enjoy them like you, next year. Thank you sir.

[@DustySplinters]

There are allot of "winter" squash that keep for 1 to almost 2 years. I have some Seminole Pumpkin and Butternut in the cellar while I am about ready to harvest my Cushaw squash in the next week. Like Pumpkins, they do send out tendrils along the vine and so they are not fully fed from the main roots, so the vine can grow on and on and on in the right climate.

[@AlliyahPerry]

This is my FAVRORITE squash I sell it at market and people love it! One plant just goes everywhere!!

[@wdsjrmd1]

i love learning from you. will grow this for sure next year cant wait till then. the best garden videos on you tube thank you so much for sharing them

[@jeas4980]

I am growing tromboncino for the first time this year. I planted 3. Holy Moly do these things travel! I have a 4 foot squash on my counter right now. I'm excited to shred it for zucchini bread! I'm thoroughly impressed with it and hope I'm able to successfully save seed from it.

[@ViolentRainbow]

The thing about squtch is that it looks cool, but no one actually eats it anywhere in the entire universe. It is a thing that is just a thing, not a food, no one knows how to cook it, or eat it, everyone just looks at it, and then it goes.

[@parvathitiruviluamala9870]

😂 Experiment with it. Boil water, add some salt, put some chopped squash, add butter. And see if you like it ! 😅

[@chicofrijoles]

I would love to see videos of you all cooking and eating your harvest, as well as storage ideas. Great video!

[@danshenmama]

I live in Texas and Tomboncino are one of my favorite squashes to grow in these harsh growing conditions. They are delicious and so hardy!

[@DonnaBeaudin]

Can you please put together a compilation of all your shots of Tuck throughout the years? I just love the little boss, he's the BEST! Thank you 👍💞💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@debbieblakley9761]

I love Tuck too! He is the sweetest. I lost my little Yorkie last year. It was very traumatic. James, give "The Little Boss" a kiss on the nose for me!

[@DownHomeBackyardGardening]

I've grown this veggie for the last few years, and it's without a doubt my favorite.

[@EmOrganically]

Aww so good to see Tuck! Also cool thanks for the tip about clay on squash plants! Much love

[@kellycasperhanson4426]

We grew a trombone squash this year, having no idea what it was. It was the most beautiful vegetable we've ever grown! The leaves got HUGE and it produced more squash than we could ever eat! Unfortunately, in Oregon, we get bad powdery mildew, so we couldn't let it grow long enough to be a winter squash, but it did outlast all of the other squashes. We didn't have any problem with pests, though. This squash is now a favorite for us!

[@BryanRezendez]

We grew 50 tromboncina this year. Unfortunately our August in the NW was unusually cool and wet causing PM way too early. Today we had to rip them out. I do love eating this squash.

[@doloresreynolds8145]

Enjoyed today’s video. Thanks to you and Tuck! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@MissouriCrookedBarnHomestead]

😍 For Tuck! 🥰 I have not grown this one, but I absolutely LOVE the Tahitian squash. It is, by far, a ton better than any squash I've tried, except for the Red Kuri squash, which is my favorite.

[@Indusxstan]

I am simply amazed by this beauty. Wow‼️‼️‼️

[@amyb5339]

Last year one plant produced 300# for me in zone 6a. I was overwhelmed. It was like the shrimp scene in Forest Gump. Trombocino bread, fritters, shredded in tomato soup (yum!) pickled, fried, jerky(really) imitation pineapple (fooled my husband) it was plum craziness. We weighed every harvest by draping them on us, hooking the curved necks on our arms and standing on the scales. My husband prided himself on finding "the one that got away" and was 3 ft long.

[@kathie4082]

I grew these in nc. They store well. Buttery flavor.

[@jamesprigioni]

Glad to hear that. I agree, I really like them as both a summer and winter squash

[@kathie4082]

@@jamesprigioni One thing that I found helpful, because they would go all over my garden and yard, was growing them on cattle panels staked with t-posts. We mostly ate the small ones and left a few large ones to harden for the winter. And it's a good idea to save seeds because the seeds, I have found, are difficult to find.

[@karenmorrissettetajalli298]

Great video! I took a shot and grew a few varieties of acorn squash late in the season- one a bush variety and one a traditional variety. So fun to just see what I get. So far the bush variety is actually out producing my traditional one.

[@libbyhoenstine7504]

Nice video James! The content was so much more valuable to me than if it only included how to grow the one rediculously giant squash shown in the thumbnail! Creative way to draw viewers into the real “meat” of the matter! Can’t wait to try growing this squash which defies nature in a multitude of ways❤️

[@jamesprigioni]

Exactly! Glad to hear that my friend ❤️😁👍

[@Nicholassc7k]

Just started Zucchino Rampicante this year and holy cow it's soooo productive and HUGE. I mistreated it so badly (dry summer without much water) and it still took over my trellice. I love it as a winter squash. Like a slightly more firm less/mucilaginous zucchini. I can't wait to try it as a pumpkin. Its also seems like the perfect size for pickle chips, so I would like to try that out.

[@JessicaLee.3]

I grew tromboncino this year as well and boy is it prolific! I had zero issues with pests. I'm not sure I ever want to grow any other squash again. 😆 I'll be seed saving and sharing with friends. I think we can turn this into a really popular plant in the next couple of years.

[@ajrichardson3871]

❤❤❤❤❤'s for Tuck!! I think I'll find some to grow next spring. Would love to try it!! 😊

[@IAMGiftbearer]

I've never seen seeds of that squash. They really are huge, and the curved ones look like swans!! If they can be dried they'd make cool art!

[@hortaeartenaamerica8420]

Hey, James! Try to grow Tromboncino on a trellis. It looks awesome! It was my best harvest this year, I still have over 15 on my plants and I’m certainly saving some as winter squash. Actually, I still have one from last year!!! Ignore the negative comments, I still love watching your channel. ❤ for Tuck ❤️

[@hcambo5373]

Nice work ❤❤🎉

[@jamesprigioni]

Thanks! Me and Tuck appreciate it 🐕😁👍

[@VirginiaPendleton-q5e]

Beautiful garden! Love your excitement!

[@joanneth4919]

I just found your channel and love it. I plan to move from desert of California back up north to San Francisco Bay Area growing season next year. So I love seeing what you're growing since where I'm at gets to triple digits from June until September. Next year, God willing, I will be joining Iyour growing team. And I can hardly wait.

[@GPMicro24]

I've been growing rampicante for 4 years, and have no idea why nobody seems to have heard of it. It is by far the best producing squash I've ever grown. They produce for months once they starts, and borers don't touch them. Another fun, butternut relative that's borer-resistant is green striped cushaw. Between the two, I generally get about 200lbs squash from about 5 or 6 plants. Just make sure you plan your trellis appropriately...

[@Ravenpaw1313]

First of all, this whole thing is awesome and I can't wait until I can start growing again. I would LOVE to try this squah, especially since I am massively in love with zucchino. Though, I'm sorry I had to laugh when you said "And you can also use this as a winter squash" as you hefted up two massive club looking squash, I briefly thought: "And you can also use these as WEAPONS!" mwahahahahaha! XD

[@rebeccaharp3254]

This program is exceptionally interesting. I'm saving it so that I can see it many more times. Thank you

[@jamesprigioni]

Me and Tuck are glad you enjoy it! 🐕😁❤️

[@karenromando4939]

Amazing! Thank you James and Tuck! Hugs n kisses to Tuck

[@smb-zf9bd]

Ss a former farmer I can assure we could not care less what folks knew or grew - lol It's not popular because 1) young people don't eat squash and many folks don't know hot to cook it. (We still eat a lot of it in the South.) 2) Size - too large for a backyard garden. It covers an area where several tomato, eggplant or pepper plants could be growing. We are debating dwarf fruit trees like you have. Give Tuck a treat!

[@gregzeigler3850]

Here in the Buckeye State we eat a lot of squash. I did Grey Zucchini (it too is very prolific)this year and we have had it baked, turned into bread, steamed, and turned into bread. However, I am 60, but my children and grandchildren will all eat them.

[@smb-zf9bd]

@@gregzeigler3850 Yeah! I'm a cook (was a cook) and love to fix squash casserole, zucchini bread or simply grilled squash. But only one child eats it and not one of the grandkids. LOL I was raised on "dinner on the grounds" with casseroles which are few and far between now.

[@amyb5339]

Last year ours covered. 25x25 ft area easily