About This Quiz
The snap of a crisp, home-grown green bean. The juiciness that bursts forth from a perfectly-ripe tomato. If gardening grabs your heart and soul throughout spring, summer, and fall, then this is the quiz for you. You'll plow through the questions in no time to identify all your favorite fruits and vegetables. Â
It's worth it. The sore back from weeding, dealing with the dirt that adheres under your nails, even all the time wasted lugging fertilizer and topsoil from the store. But then it starts to happen, the first sprout, then the first flower and then the first tiny fruit or vegetable. Suddenly, your entire garden is a cornucopia of fresh, delicious produce that you only need to harvest to enjoy dozens upon dozens of healthy meals. Yes, the rewards are worth the work.Â
It's time to get back into the planting mindset and check out the photos we've gathered for you. It will be a piece of carrot cake for you to identify the garden goodies from the photographs. Challenge your best gardening buddy and compare the results. (You already do it with your vegetables anyway.) Start the quiz now.Â
Did you know that green beans are actually an unripe fruit? Whether you are steaming them or baking them in your next casserole, green beans are full of nutrients like vitamin C, vitamin K and vitamin B-6.
The edible portions of this plant are the flower buds. Artichokes are packed with good nutrients like vitamin C, potassium and lots of dietary fiber.
Summer squash is actually just an immature squash harvested early. They still have a lot of vitamin C and vitamin B-6.
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Soybeans are high in protein and can be made into a variety of other foods, ranging from milk to cheese to oil to tofu. Soybeans are legumes.
Pole beans are a member of the legume family. Green in color, they usually grow on a bush.
Rhubarb makes for a great pie, tart, or as an additive to sauces. It is a perennial vegetable that grows well in most of the United States.
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Cherry tomatoes are a mix between the wild, smaller tomatoes and the cultivated, bigger versions usually seen in the common grocery store. Delicious in taste and packed full of vitamin-C, the cherry tomato is a great choice for the beginner gardener since they grow well in many different gardens.
Did you know radishes are a root vegetable? Eaten mostly raw as an addition to a salad, the radish is full of riboflavin, B-6 and potassium.
Did you know broccoli is part of the cabbage family? Did you also know it can help treat type 2 diabetes? It can also help with proper bone and hair growth.
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Pumpkins are rich with nutrients. As a member of the squash family, the pumpkin makes for a great pie or pancake.
As an edible tuber, the potato is available in many different varieties ... including French fries.
Zucchini is a form of summer squash. They can reach three feet in length and are rich in vitamin C and potassium.
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Brussel sprouts are a member of the cabbage family. As one of the healthiest vegetables, brussel sprouts are a great way to give your body the vitamin C and dietary fiber it needs.
Spaghetti squash is known for its stringy, spaghetti-like internals that make a great addition to the dinner table. They can be ivory, yellow, or orange in color.
Peas are technically a fruit. With tons of potassium, dietary fiber and vitamin C, peas are one of the healthiest foods out there.
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Jalapeño peppers are actually a form of a chili pepper. They are classified as medium hot and have loads of vitamin C.
Since it is so sweet and juicy, it may come as a surprise that the cantaloupe is a gourd that is related to the squash. In the United States, cantaloupes are also called muskmelons.
Onions are one of the best vegetables to have on hand while cooking other veggies, meat or pasta dishes. Sauté with butter or olive oil and add to your favorite meat or veggies to really bring out the flavor.
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Carrots are a commonly used vegetable; loved by animals, children and adults. Peeled baby carrots are the perfect on-the-go snack for when you need some energy and vitamin A; they are said to make your eyesight better.
Cauliflower grows annually and is related to brussel sprouts, cabbage and broccoli. Like it raw? Dip it in ranch or hummus. Like it cooked? Steam it and add parmesan, salt and pepper.
Lettuce is a very versatile, leafy green commonly used in a number of cuisines. Added to sandwiches, burgers, salads and soups, it is one popular veggie.
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Collard greens are a great substitute for spinach, kale or lettuce. They are rich in vitamins A and C; try adding smoked bacon, tomatoes and cooked broccoli to make a tasty salad.
Leek soup is a great way to add this veggie into your diet; not to mention it's creamy and delicious. Want to try it out? You'll need potatoes, stock, garlic, other seasonings, and, of course, leeks.
Each cob of corn has approximately 800 kernels! Movie-goers have corn kernels to thank for the ever-popular snack, popcorn.
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