Ornamental Squash ‘Triamble’
Cucurbita maxima
Description
My personal favorite squash variety, this stunning shamrock-shaped treasure is an exquisite shade of glowing blue-green. Not only are the fruit beautifully colored, nicely sized, and uniquely shaped, but after harvest they generally last a year or more on display. I’ve even had a few make it past 2 years! Seldom used in recipes, ‘Triamble’ is unmatched as an ornamental squash.
Details
Plant type: annual
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest before the first frost arrives and when the stems begin to turn brown and the rind takes on dullness. Cut the stems with a knife or pruning shears rather than pulling fruits off the vine. If you’re not using them right away, clean freshly harvested fruit with a 10-percent bleach-to-water solution and place them out on tables in the garage, shed, or greenhouse (if you have one) to dry. Cure them for 2 to 3 weeks in a warm, dark place, then use the fruit for creating beautiful displays. If properly cured, most squash will last at least 3 months, but don’t be surprised if they persist even longer.
Details
Description
My personal favorite squash variety, this stunning shamrock-shaped treasure is an exquisite shade of glowing blue-green. Not only are the fruit beautifully colored, nicely sized, and uniquely shaped, but after harvest they generally last a year or more on display. I’ve even had a few make it past 2 years! Seldom used in recipes, ‘Triamble’ is unmatched as an ornamental squash.
Details
Plant type: annual
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Spread: 6 to 8 ft
Site: full sun
Days to maturity: 100 days
Plant spacing: 18 to 36 in
Pinch: not necessary
Seed Sowing & Growing Notes
Sow seed indoors 3 weeks before last frost. Plant 2 seeds per 4-in pot and transplant them outside after all danger of frost has passed. Seeds can also be direct-sown into the garden after all danger of frost has passed.
Harvesting/Vase Life
Harvest before the first frost arrives and when the stems begin to turn brown and the rind takes on dullness. Cut the stems with a knife or pruning shears rather than pulling fruits off the vine. If you’re not using them right away, clean freshly harvested fruit with a 10-percent bleach-to-water solution and place them out on tables in the garage, shed, or greenhouse (if you have one) to dry. Cure them for 2 to 3 weeks in a warm, dark place, then use the fruit for creating beautiful displays. If properly cured, most squash will last at least 3 months, but don’t be surprised if they persist even longer.
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