The most beautiful paradox of gardening is that many of the plants that look the most impressive are actually among the easiest to grow. This is certainly the case with tromboncino squash, an oversized courgette variety beloved by chefs and gardeners alike.
For instance, Carrie Underwood has time to grow the gargantuan gourds even with her schedule as a full-time musician. She recently took to Instagram to share her harvest of two massive, straight tromboncino squash that look almost as tall as the ‘Before He Cheats’ singer herself.
Carrie shares: ‘Pardon my sweatpants, but I had to show off these tromboncino squash! I’ve got 5 of these babies! Woo hoo! We’ll be eating these all winter.’ And who could blame her? The vegetables are a wonder of vertical squash growing.
Master gardener Drew Swainston explains how Carrie successfully grew her squash from seed.
He states: ‘Tromboncino squash always makes an impressive vegetable to grow. These summer squashes are a climbing plant, which you wouldn’t expect, given their size. Grow them vertically and you’ll get lovely straight squashes like Carrie. Or, you can grow them on the ground, but they’ll likely be more curved in shape. A different form, yes, but they’ll still be delicious and have a nuttier taste than other squashes.’
Recreate Carrie’s Results at Home
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‘They may look difficult, but tromboncino are actually really easy to grow,’ advises Drew. ‘The best way to grow tromboncino is to start seeds indoors in a greenhouse in spring. Plant them out after the last frost in a sunny spot, and keep watering them regularly throughout the summer.’
He continues: ‘They can be harvested once they reach at least 12 inches long, or can be left to grow into monsters like Carrie has. Larger fruits can be stored for a few months.’
Growing a garden is one of the most impressive skills, and even moreso if you can magnify your plants to a massive size. Carrie Underwood has laid the blueprint to get started.