What do vegetables contribute to human nutrition and physical health?
Vitamins
Minerals
Fiber
Energy
What was the estimated death toll from the potato blight in Ireland in the mid-nineteenth century?
500,000 to 1.5 milion
Yield and production costs are the two factors that determine where large-scale vegetable production is concentrated.
True
What is the most common approach to vegetable farming?
Open Field.
Has the demand for organically grown vegetables increased dramatically in the past two decades?
True.
What does the USDA program SARE stand for?
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education.
Are hobby farmers’ interests in vegetable production based on profit potential and market demands?
False
What is soil solarization?
It is a site preparation technique utilized to kill weeds and pathogens in the soil.
Do plant and harvest maturity occur at the same time?
False. Plant maturity means the plant can reproduce, while harvest maturity means the vegetable is ready for harvest.
What do Scoville units measure?
The pungency of peppers or how hot they taste.
Why are the leaves of rhubarb not eaten?
They contain oxalic acid, which is poisonous.
What is the harvest maturity criteria for Winter Squash?
Harvested after the rind has hardened and seeds are well developed.
What is the harvest maturity criteria for Summer Squash?
Harvested before the rind has hardened and seeds are immature.
What is the harvest maturity criteria for Sweet Corn?
Harvested before sugars have converted to starch.
What is the harvest maturity criteria for Field Corn?
Harvested after sugars have converted to starch.
