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Potatoes are Fruits? (T or F)
False
What are the 3 Russet Varieties of Potatoes?
Russet Norkotah
Norgold M
Century Russet
What was the total number of harvested acres (onions) in 2022?
166,166
How many average Acres are harvested in Texas for watermelon?
22,016
in 2022 how many acres of watermelons were harvested?
142,389 acres
what is a potato made up of?
80% water/ 20% solid
What are the 4 White varieties of potatoes?
Atlantic
Gemchip
Snowden
Norchip
How many acres generatea $90 million?
16,000 Acres
How many average Acres are harvested in Georgia for watermelon?
20,291
What percent of watermelons are water?
92%
Spud is another name for a potato. (T or F)
True
What is the name of the yellow Potato variety?
Yukon gold
What does onion breeding focuses on?
quality, earliness, shipping ability, and host plant resistance.
How many average Acres are harvested in California for watermelon?
10,525
What is the balanced fertilizer at planting time? (numbers)
10-10-10
What president was in office when the first "French fry" was served in the U.S?
Thomas Jefferson
What percent of potatoes are grown in Texas in the High plains region?
50%
What does the Texas Wintergarden include?
The South Texas Brush Country and is in inland region extending from slightly north of San Antonio south to the Mexican border
What are the seedless options for watermelon?
Triple Crown, Summer Sweet
How much money does Texas Watermelons contribute to our states economy?
90 Million
How many varieties of potatoes are there?
4
The Lower Rio Grande Valley is located where?
between McAllen & Brownsville, adjacent to the Mexico border
How many average Acres are harvested in Florida for watermelon?
22,616
Popular Texas Varieties of watermelon, name the 3
Crimson Sweet, Sugar baby, Charleston gray
How many pounds per 100 square foot do you use of fertilizer?
1-2 Pounds