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Re: Trellising Zucchini?

The long zucchini that one of our listmembers referred to the other day is
called Trombone squash or "Zuchetta Rapicante" . Seeds are available through
Sheppards in New England. This variety grows on a trellis or other climbing
aid quite rapidly but has some drawbacks.
1. Flavor is dissimilar to zucchini but not unpleasant.
2. Flowers require hand pollination for decent yields.
3. Needs lots of tying to protect from knockdown as a result of storms.

As to zucchini on a trellis, I believe (and have tried) a modified version of
what you propose. The main vine will continue to grow and put out flowers,
but does better when supported about a foot or so above the ground vs.
straight up.

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