Name two fruits that grow on trees
Apples, Oranges, Cherries, Pears, Peaches, Mangoes, Coconuts, Lemons, Grapefruits
Name 3 green vegetables
Kale, Spinach, Collard Greens, Aspargus, Lettuce, Cabbage, Okra, Broccoli, Edamame, Green Beans, Cucumber, Brussels Sprouts...
What is an important mineral to have in the soil when farming/gardening?
Nitrogren
True or False?
George Washington Carver was never a slave.
False!
He was born into slavery in 1864. His birthdate was unknown much like many other slaves whose records were lost or misplaced.
This fruit has its seeds on the outside
Strawberries!
Which of these fruits are actually considered a vegetable in te United States?
A) Okra
B) Tomato
C) Cabbage
D) Pumpkin
B) Tomato
D) Pumpkin
(You can get the points if you guessed one correctly)
The more nitrogn in the soil means...
The BIGGER the plants!
What state was George W. Carver born?
(Hint: It starts with an 'M')
Missouri
Name a fruit that grows on a vine
Grape, Strawberry, Kiwi, Watermelon, Blueberry, Raspberry, Cantaloupe
Name a root vegetable
Carrot, Potato, Sweet Potato, Radish, Onion, Beets
What are some plants that put Nitrogen into the soil?
Peanuts, Soybeans, Clover, Alfalfa
True or False:
George Washington Carver invented peanut butter.
False!
While he did not invent it, he did use peanuts to come up with hundreds of other inventions!
What fruit is made up of mostly (about 92%!) water?
(Hint: It's in the name...)
Watermelon!
Name two vegetables that EAT Nitrogen in the soil
Sweet Corn, Lettuce, Tomatoes, *Peppers, Greens, *Squash, Okra
What technique do farmers use to make sure that the soil always has enough nutrients?
(Hint: it's like switching players in sports)
Crop Rotation
About how many inventions is George Washington Carver credited with?
a) over 100
b) over 300
c) over 1,000
b) Over 300
Are tomatoes a fruit or a vegetable?
Technically, they are a fruit due to their seeds being on the inside and they grow on the flower of the tomato plant.
Name a vegetable that grows in a plant above the ground
Beans, Peas, Corn
Name one reason that you should garden, according to the presentation
1.) It will help you stay healthy
2.) Plants help clean the air we breathe
3.) A garden is like a personal grocery store
4.) It's fun!
What nickname did George Washington Carver have throughout the South?
a. The Peanut Butter Man
b. The Rotator
c. Professor Peanut
d. The Farmer's Best Friend
D. "The Farmer's Best Friend"