Growing Food
What three things do seeds need to grow?
Water, sunlight, soil
What season starts this weekend?
Autumn / Ngahuru
What does it mean to "dice" something?
Cut into small cubes
What is the capital of NZ?
Te-Whanganui-a-Tara
Pōneke
Te Upoko o te Ika
Wellington
How many days are in a leap year?
366
What happens if you overwater a seed?
It can rot / drown
Name one huawhenua that grows well in cooler weather?
Lettuce / spinach / carrots / peas
Pretty much any from yesterday!
What must you always do before preparing or eating kai?
Wash your hands!
What ocean borders the Bay of Plenty?
Te Moananui a Kiwa
Pacific Ocean
What planet is 2nd closest to the sun?
What does “germination” mean?
When a seed starts to sprout
Why don't we plant tomatoes in winter?
They thrive in warm, sunny weather!
What does "simmer" mean?
Gentle bubbling, not a full boil
What natural disaster hit Hawke’s Bay in 2023?
Cyclone Gabrielle
How many minutes are in 4 and half hours?
270 minutes
Why shouldn’t you plant seeds too deep?
They can’t reach the surface
What does "seasonal produce" mean?
Food that grows naturally at that time of year
What measure comes in between a 1/4 cup and a 1/2 cup?
1/3 cup
What bird is on the $1 coin?
Kiwi
How many bones are in the adult human body?
206
What part of the plant absorbs water from the soil?
Roots
What is the kupu Māori for summer?
Raumati
Name a common substitute for butter in baking
Butter, oil
Who is NZ's current deputy Prime Minister?
David Seymour
What gas do plants take in from the air?
Carbon dioxide