Sherwoods Seeds Centercut Tromboncino Zucchini Seed Pack – Premium Italian Zucchini

Centercut Tromboncino: A Modern Twist on a Classic Italian Zucchini

Centercut Tromboncino is a carefully developed hybrid designed to improve the beloved heirloom Tromboncino. It features lower water content and denser flesh, which many cooks appreciate for sautéing, roasting, and stuffed dishes. The fruit presents splotch-striped light green skin and grows into spectacular long, curved shapes with a distinctive bell at the end, offering both flavor and garden drama.

In the garden, these vines can reach impressive lengths, so training on a trellis helps you manage space while maximizing harvests. Harvest is typically best when fruit are 8–10 inches long, a stage that balances sweetness, tenderness, and texture. The blossoms, also edible, add versatility to seasonal meals.

Notable benefits you may experience

• Long, curved fruits with a striking splotch-striped skin
• Denser flesh and lower water content for a satisfying bite
• Vines that can extend very long when trained on a trellis
• Harvest at 8–10 inches for peak flavor and texture
• Edible blossoms that brighten plates and recipes
• Very resistant to squash vine borers, reducing some garden pest concerns

Usage ideas include thin rounds for quick sauté, roasting with olive oil and herbs, or stuffing into boats for a colorful dinner. The Centercut line sits alongside heirloom-inspired varieties, offering modern performance with a nod to traditional Italian squash.

Growing tips

• Direct sow after frost risk or start indoors for an earlier harvest
• Provide a sturdy trellis or support to encourage vertical growth
• Monitor for pests and harvest frequently to enjoy tender, young fruit