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- Days to maturity
- 80–90 days
- Growth habit
- Vining
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Royal is an acorn squash with deeply ribbed fruit of 3 to 4 pounds, larger than most acorns, that shifts to orange while in storage. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 80 days.
Royal traits
- Acorn type with deeply ribbed fruit of 3-4 lb
- Fruit turns orange in storage
- About 80 days
Good for
- Baking
- Storage
Compare with other winter squash varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal this page | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Autumn Glow | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bugle | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Bungkan | 80–90 days | Vining | — |
| Burpee Butter Boy | 80 days | Vining | — |
| Delicata | 80–100 days | Vining | — |
| Little Gem | 80 days | Vining | — |
Royal FAQ
What kind of winter squash is Royal?
Royal is an acorn squash with deeply ribbed fruit of 3 to 4 pounds, larger than most acorns, that shifts to orange while in storage. Grow on vines in full sun and allow about 80 days.
How many days to maturity is Royal?
Royal is listed at 80–90 days. Sowing and planting times are the same as for other winter squash varieties, so check them in the winter squash growing guide.
How does Royal compare with other winter squash varieties?
Royal: 80–90 days, vining. Similar winter squash varieties include Autumn Glow (80 days), Bugle (80 days), Bungkan (80–90 days). The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Royal good for?
Royal is grown for baking, storage.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every winter squash variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Winter Squash growing guide
- Training Pumpkin Vines: Laying Out Runners and Pinching Tips
- Growing Pumpkins Vertically: Trellis, Slings and Small-Garden Squash
- Hand Pollinating Pumpkins: Timing, Technique and Why Fruit Abort
- Pumpkin Growing Calendar: From Sowing to the Curing Shelf
- Pumpkin Pests and Diseases: Vine Borers, Squash Bugs and Mildew
- When to Harvest Pumpkins: Ripeness Signs, Curing and How Long They Store
- All 219 winter squash varieties
Source
Source: Cornell University (CALS Garden-Based Learning)
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