Growing, Cooking, and Reviewing Zucchino Rampicante Squash

Documentary created March 2026 and ended (TBD). Well, I have always wanted to learn how to grow this summer squash that can also be a winter squash as the squash hardens up. Updated 6/14/26

Plant Documentary Summary

Plant name(s): Zucchino Rampicante
Plant Category/Type: Squash, Summer Squash + Winter Squash, heirloom
Seed/Plant Source/Seller: Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
Testing location: Oviedo, FL, Zone 10a, backyard with morning shade and afternoon full sun in a 17-inch high Vego Garden 2×4-ft raised bed supported by 16-feet long galvanized cattle panel that acts like an arched trellis
Seed sown 3/28/26
Transplanted 4/15/26
Date of first harvest: 6/14/26
Harvest time: Zucchino Rampicante can be harvested young when it is green and tender and taste like a zucchino. As this squash matures over time, the skin will harden and becomes a winter squash that can be harvested later in the fall and be stored for longer shelf life. How long can it be stored? To be tested…
Pest issue: So far so good.
Culinary uses: Zucchino Rampicante squash when harvested young and tender is great for air frying, roasting, stir frying, and in soups.
What I learned: The flower buds are edible. Zucchino Rampicante is “disease resistant”. I have not see powdery mildew problem with this summer squash variety so far.
Conclusion: Do I like to grow and eat Zucchino Rampicante? YES! =)
Note: I do not provide any kind of scientific or nutritional information. Please do your own research on that.