Prepping tromboncino squash

[Bex2012]

As the title says, any idea how I prep a tromboncino squash? Do I peel it? Or just cut it into chunks? What about the bottom, seedy bit?

I want to make a soup with it, if thats any help?

[Thelma Sanders]

If the peel is still soft like a courgette then just slice it across the skinny bit. Then cut the fat bit in half,
get the seeds out scraping with a spoon, then cut it in slices or chunks.

The skins don't usually need peeling off until the squash has ripened on the vine and been in storage for a while

[SusieG]

Hi Bex!
I just washed my trombos ~ then sliced them exactly the same as courgette ..... No peeling, just 'topped-and-tailed them, using all of the trombo - including the bulbous bit where the seeds are! Lovely, just a little bit 'meatier' than courgette ...... Enjoy!

[Bex2012]

Ah ok! I halved them & roasted them whole & then wondered why i didnt get much from them! At least Ive got loads to practise with. If you treat them like a cougette, maybe I'll try spiralizing them next.

[SusieG]

.......I even made some tromboncino chocolate brownies, Bex ~ just grated and added instead of the courgette in the recipe

[SarrissUK]

I use it all - I had minted lamb chops for tea, and instead of potatoes, I cubed a whole small-ish tromboncino and fried it in the pan with the lamb. Bloody lovely

[SarrissUK]

Btw, I really enjoy the tromboncino, perhaps more so than normal courgettes. Can I save seeds from my fruits? I bought them as plug plants so no leftover seeds for next year.

[SusieG]

I use it all - I had minted lamb chops for tea, and instead of potatoes, I cubed a whole small-ish tromboncino and fried it in the pan with the lamb. Bloody lovely

Sound very tasty, Sarriss - I'll give that a try ~ could do it with any meat and sauce combos I should think?

Btw, I really enjoy the tromboncino, perhaps more so than normal courgettes. Can I save seeds from my fruits? I bought them as plug plants so no leftover seeds for next year.

I'll watch for an answer on this too, as mine were bought as plug plants ~ most certainly want to grow them again next year...!!!

[Thelma Sanders]

You can only save tromba seeds if you have made sure they have not been cross pollinated by other squash. Unless your have been grown in isolation, then they have probably been cross pollinated.
Some advise on preventing this is here
How To Save Your Own Seed at Home

[SarrissUK]

Oh good, then I can save seeds - I have no other squashes growing this year, not even courgettes. There's no one near me that grows anything either, at least not vegetables