UNIT 1 Flashcards
used to describe the tender edible shoot, leaves, fruits and root of plants and spices that are consumed whole or in part, raw or cooked as a supplement to starchy foods and meat.
Vegetable
Vegetables supply most of the nutrients that are deficient in other food materials. This includes supply of minerals such as; ________
Calcium and Iron
Vegetables prevent constipation and promote digestion as a result of fibres/roughages
- Okra
- Cucumber
- Amaranthus
- Lettuce
- Cabbage
Vegetables are rich sources of these vitamins
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B
- Vitamin C
These vegetables are rich sources of carbohydrate
- Potatoes
- Carrots
- Sweet Corn
These vegetables are cheap sources of protein.
- Green Beans
- Peas
They are a large and diverse commodity in the Philippines.
Vegetables
Vegetables are found throughout the country, but __ are only grown commercially.
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It is classified according to morphological criteria such as plant parts use or growth habit.
Philippine Vegetable
Most commonly grown vegetables in highlands.
- Cabbage
- White Potato
- Cauliflower
- Broccoli
- Lettuce
- Sweet pepper
- Tomato
Most commonly grown vegetables in lowlands.
- Solanaceous
- Cucurbits
- Roots
- Legumes
The most commonly grown vegetable in the Philippines
Eggplant
The most commonly grown vegetable in the Philippines were eggplant which covers _______ ha.
19,968 ha
These crops represents the majority of
vegetable in the market.
Lowland Crops
Vegetable productions in these areas are relatively consistent
throughout the year.
Highlands
