Family Flashcards
Fruits and Veg belonging to what family
What Fruit/Veg belong to the Curcurbitaceae family
Pumpkin, Squash, Cucumber, Gherkin
What fruit/Veg belong to the Solanaceae family
Potatoes, Tomatoes, Capsicum
What Fruit/Veg belong to the Asteraceae family
Daisy flowers, Lettuce, Chicory
What Fruit/Veg belong to the Brassicaceae family
Cauliflower, Broccoli, Cabbage
What Fruit/Veg belong to the Apiaceae family
Carrots, Celery, Parsnip
What is Biannual
Two cycles, within one year (Lettuce, Short cycle crops)
What is Biennual
Taking place every other year
What is Perennial
Lasting for long amounts of time (Fruit trees)
What is Annual
Occurring once every year
What are Cotyledons
The first set of leaves to appear on a plant
Ten components of seed quality
Vigour, Health, Seed moisture content, Size
Define Seed quality
A collection of seed properties considered to be of importance for the value of seed properties
What three factors are required for a seed to germinate
Water, Oxygen, suitable temperature
What are the most valuable crops in NZ
Kiwifruit, Grapes, Apples
What are the most valuable Vegetable crops in NZ
Onions, Squash, Potatoes