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Royal Cup Squash (Kaneko Royal Cup): Characteristics

Royal Cup squash is an open pollinated squash variety, also sold or known as Kaneko Royal Cup. It is not a registered variety, so the facts here come from its seller and farm sources. It comes from Kaneko (Pilipinas Kaneko Seeds).

3 min read Updated October 23, 2026 By the anee.io agriculture team Read it all with Libre + Anee
Ampalaya seedlings planted through plastic mulch on raised beds, the kind of farm where Royal Cup squash is grown
Photo: Judgefloro, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

If you came here looking for Kaneko Royal Cup, this is the same squash. The facts below come from its seller and from farm sources, each one listed at the end. Compare it with the others in our squash variety finder, or see every crop variety we list. For the crop itself, read our guide: Land preparation for gourds and melons.

  • Type: Open pollinated.

Key facts about Royal Cup squash

From its seller and farm sources
TraitWhat the record shows
Breeder or ownerKaneko (Pilipinas Kaneko Seeds)
Also known asKaneko Royal Cup
TypeOpen pollinated

How long does it take, and how much does it yield?

No day count or trial yield is published for this variety. So ask the seller or your municipal agriculturist for figures from farms near you before you plan a season around it.

Once you know the day count, anee.io dates every task from each lot's own planting day, with the growth stages and weather beside it.

Is it resistant to pests and diseases?

No pest or disease ratings are published for this variety. So treat it as untested, and scout every week.

The pests and diseases that hit squash fields most often: downy mildew of cucurbits, melon fly, squash beetle, anthracnose, cutworm. Our pest finder and disease finder help you name what you see.

What its seller and farm sources say

  • Sold in 250 g cans.

Check these against what farmers near you have seen, because the same variety can do differently from one town to the next.

Where and when to plant Royal Cup squash

Choose a fruit size your buyer wants, from small round ones for households to big flat ones for the market. A thick, deep orange flesh keeps longer and sells better. Before planting, get the field ready with our guide: Pagtatanim ng gulay.

Before you buy seed

  • Buy sealed packs or tagged sacks from an accredited dealer, and check the packing date and germination rate.
  • Ask your municipal agriculturist or nearby farmers how it did in your area last season.
  • Try it on a small area first, beside the variety you usually plant, before you switch the whole farm.
  • Write down the planting day, inputs and harvest, so you can compare varieties on your own ground. anee.io keeps these records for you.
Plan your next squash season

Set the planting day of each lot and anee.io dates every task to harvest, with the weather beside it. Free on the Libre plan.

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Squash varieties like this one

These are the closest matches among the squash varieties we list. So if seed of this one is hard to find, compare these first.

Is Kaneko Royal Cup the same as Royal Cup?
Yes. Kaneko Royal Cup is another name for Royal Cup. Seed sellers use both, so ask for either one.
Can I save its seed?
Yes. It is open pollinated, so seed from a clean, isolated field grows true. Still, certified seed gives the best start every few seasons.
Where can I buy seed of Royal Cup?
Ask an accredited seed dealer in your province, the seller named on this page or your municipal agriculturist. Look for the certified seed tag or a sealed pack before you pay.

See how Royal Cup will do on your farm

With Libre + Anee, see its full record: how it yields, its strengths and weaknesses against pests, diseases and the weather, and whether it fits your farm, your season and your soil.

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