Root Vegetables
What are root vegetables?
Edible underground plant parts.
Name at least 3 leafy greens
Romain lettuce, arugula, spinach, kale, butter lettuce, red leaf lettuce
What is a native species?
A plant or animal that naturally occurs and evolved in an area without human intervention
Does speaking to your plants help them grow?
Yes. Talking to plants to help them grow is a well-worn tale, but studies have shown vibration (like music, or the delightfully sweet sound of your own voice) can affect plant growth.
What are three examples of root vegetables?
Potatoes, Carrots, Parsnips, Beets, Turnips
List 3 body systems that leafy greens support
Skin, bones, eyes, heart, immune system
What is an invasive species?
A non-native organism that can cause harm to the environment
What fruit has seeds on the outside?
Strawberries
What colors to carrots come in?
Purple, red, white, and yellow
Leafy greens are good for digestion because they are high in what?
Fiber
Are bobcats native to NJ?
Yes
What flower resembles a dragon?
Snapdragons
List 4 ways to prepare potatoes
Mashing, Frying, Baking, Steaming, Potato Salad, LATKES!!!
Leafy greens are high in which vitamins?
A, C, and K
Are lantern flies invasive species?
Yes
What flower was once more valuable than gold?
During the 1600s, tulips were so valuable in Holland that their bulbs were worth more than gold.
How many pounds of onions does the average American eat each year?
20
When did humans start growing collard greens?
About 5,000 years ago
Name 2 ecological landscapes present in NJ
Beaches, forests, pine barrens, forested wetlands
Where was the first greenhouse built?
Rome