Lecture 20

Question 1

most fruits are _______

Answer 1

perennials

Question 2

what do many fruits require?

Answer 2

strategic pruning

Question 3

what crops are exes of crops harvested when mature?

Answer 3

Onions, lettuce, spinach, beet greens, potatoes

Question 4

T or F - method of harvest influences whether plants continue to grow

Answer 4

T

Question 5

how should lettuce & spinach be harvested?

Answer 5

cut off leaves & allow the plant to grow?

Question 6

how should beet greens be harvested?

Answer 6

Harvest only a few leaves from each plant

Question 7

how should potatoes be harvested?

Answer 7

from sides of hills or container bag without pulling the whole plant

Question 8

how do you know when to harvest lettuce?

Answer 8

leaves have fully expanded

Question 9

how do you know when to harvest root vegetables?

Answer 9

specific diameter

Question 10

how do you know when to harvest cabbage?

Answer 10

head fully developed and firm

Question 11

how do you know when to harvest tomatoes?

Answer 11

uniformly red but not soft

Question 12

how do you know when to harvest potatoes?

Answer 12

skin is firm and no longer easy to scrape off

Question 13

T or F - you should follow the package directions to know when a plant has reached its full maturity?

Answer 13

F - use as a guide only

Question 14

how long can vegetables be stored for in dry & warm conditions?

Answer 14

up to 6 months

Question 15

what are 2 exes of vegetables that can be stored in dry & warm conditions?

Answer 15

winter squash & pumpkins

Question 16

what temps are used for storing vegetables in dry & warm conditions?

Answer 16

9-14C

Question 17

what temps are used for storing vegetables in dry & cool conditions?

Answer 17

1-4C

Question 18

what are 3 exes of vegetables that can be stored in dry & cool conditions?

Answer 18

dried beans, garlic & onions

Question 19

how long can vegetables be stored for in dry & cool conditions?

Answer 19

up to 6 months

Question 20

T or F - vegetables stored in dry & warm conditions can be stored for the same duration as vegetables stored in dry & cool conditions

Answer 20

F - they can both be stored for up to 6 months