Germination
What is germination?
The process of a seed starting to grow.
What color are most sunflower petals?
Yellow
Which vegetable is known for helping improve eyesight because it contains vitamin A?
Carrot
What gas do plants take in from the air?
Carbon dioxide
I am red, round, and often mistaken for a vegetable, but I am actually a fruit. What am I?
A tomato
What three things do most seeds need to germinate?
Water, warmth, and air.
Why are sunflowers called sunflowers?
Because young sunflowers turn toward the sun.
Which leafy vegetable comes in varieties like romaine, iceberg, and butterhead?
Lettuce
What do roots absorb from the soil?
Water and nutrients
I am a prickly plant that stores water and survives in the desert with very little rain. What am I?
A cactus
What part of the seed grows downward first?
The root.
How many seeds can the average sunflower produce?
500 to 2,000 seeds
Which vegetable grows in a bulb underground and is known for its sharp flavor that becomes sweeter when cooked?
Onion
What is chlorophyll?
The green pigment that helps plants make food
I am known for my strong smell and am often used to make pesto sauce. What herb am I?
Basil
True or False: All seeds need sunlight to germinate.
False
Approximately how tall can giant sunflowers grow?
Up to 10–15 feet tall.
Parsnips and carrots both grow underground, but what color are parsnips usually?
Cream or white
What is the job of a plant stem?
To support the plant and transport water and nutrients.
I can climb or spread, and I produce sweet berries with tiny seeds on the outside. What am I?
A strawberry plant.
What is the outer protective layer of a seed called?
The seed coat.
What is the name of the movement young sunflowers make when they follow the sun across the sky?
Heliotropism
Which veggie in this category can continue growing after cutting if you place the roots in water?
Scallions
What type of organism is a mushroom?
A fungus
I helped a scientist unlock the secrets of inheritance by showing how traits are passed from parents to offspring. My flowers come in many colors, and I grow on a climbing vine. What am I?
Sweet pea