Rampicante

Description

RAMPICANTE SQUASH (Cucurbita moschata)

Transplant | Late May | Annual | Summer & Winter Squash

A legendary Italian heirloom with a vigorous vining habit and incredible versatility. Rampicante is truly a two-in-one squash—harvest young while light green for a tender, mild summer squash, or allow it to mature into long, curved orange fruits with rich, butternut-like flavor perfect for winter storage.

Growing Details

• Harvest: ~70 days (young summer squash)
• Plant spacing: 2′
• Full sun
• Not frost hardy
• Requires a large, sturdy trellis for best growth

Garden Companionship

Best planted with: Beans, corn, radishes, nasturtiums
Benefits: Companion plants help deter pests, attract pollinators, and support healthy squash production
Avoid planting near: Potatoes, which may compete for nutrients

Pro Growing Tips

• Train vines onto a strong trellis to save space and support long, straight fruit
• Harvest young (12–18″) for tender summer squash or allow to mature up to 3′ for winter storage
• Mature fruits store well and develop a rich, sweet flavor similar to butternut squash

Health Highlights

• Nutrient-rich: Contains vitamins A and C, especially when fully mature
• Dual-purpose crop: Enjoy fresh in summer or store for winter use
• Versatile: Excellent for roasting, soups, grilling, and long-term storage

Pre-order now for vigorous, garden-ready plants timed perfectly for warm-season planting.