Texas Vegetables - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicecounties.agrilife.org/leon/files/2019/03/Texas-Vegetables.pdf · 2. Pecan 3. Walnut 4. Almond Which of the following statements

Texas Vegetables

• Lower Rio Grande Valley has the most intense horticultural production of onion and carrots

• Winter Garden and South/Central produces spinach, cabbage, potatoes, onions, and cucumbers

• Plains region produces peas, beans, potatoes, and onions

• Far West is known for onions and peppers

• East Texas has sweet potatoes, peas, sweet corn and potatoes

Warm Season Vegetables

• Produce higher yields under high temperatures

• Planted and grown in spring/summer

• Examples: tomatoes, peppers

Cool Season Vegetables

• Produce high yields under cool temperatures

• Planted and grown in fall/winter

• Examples: carrots, cabbage

Successful Vegetable Production

• Water

• Warm Season vs. Cool Season

• Intensity, quality, day length of light

• Nutrient availability

• Variety selection

• Site selection

• Planning and Preparation

Health Benefits of Vegetables

• Naturally low in fat and calories

• None have cholesterol

• Important sources of:

– Potassium

– Dietary Fiber

– Folate

– Vitamin A

– Vitamin C


• Potassium – helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure

• Dietary Fiber – helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower the risk of heart disease, also important for proper bowel function and helps reduce constipation

• Folate (folic acid) – aids the body to form red blood cells


• Vitamin A – aids in keeping eyes and skin healthy and helps protect against infections

• Vitamin C – assists in healing cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy, aids in iron absorption

Let’s Practice

Question #1

What is this product?

1. Cucumber

2. Winter Squash

3. Papaya

4. Okra

______ is a slicing variety of this product.

A. Sweet Success

B. National Pickling

C. Calypso

D. Fancypak

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Question #2


1. Potato

2. Radish

3. Sweet Potato

4. Ginger

Harvesting of this product should occur ___ to ___ days after planting.

A. 350-365 days

B. 60-85 days

C. 90-150 days

D. 200-250 days

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQ3t3JsdTLAhVJZCYKHfrDCFUQjRwIBw&url=https://www.morningagclips.com/tag/sweet-potato/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNHtGWHS68X2hci9B9tZYh0nkmoONQ&ust=1458739314308846

Question #3


1. Ginger

2. Jicama

3. Potato

4. Sweet Potato

Which of the following is a sign of maturity in this product?

A. Fast Growth

B. Red Coloring

C. Yellowing Foliage

D. Shrinking in Size

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Question #4


1. Lime

2. Watermelon

3. Guava

4. Papaya

This product is a good source of which vitamin?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin D

C. Vitamin K

D. Vitamin C

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjxx6qM4NLLAhXCr4MKHXo1Cx8QjRwIBw&url=http://www.granini.com/ww_en/pick-best-fruit/18/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNG4jIpR7eh_eQb_Qa2aQqn5GaVj-w&ust=1458683078863458

Question #5


1. Bok Choy

2. Brussel Sprout

3. Napa

4. Collard Greens

This product suffers from pest problems similar to those of ________.

A. Cabbage

B. Beans

C. Strawberries

D. Pecans

Question #6

What is this product? 1. Bean 2. Pecan 3. Walnut 4. Almond

Which of the following statements is false regarding this product? A. They produce very well

in Texas. B. Most varieties are

susceptible to brown rot.

C. They are grown very similarly to peaches.

D. No variety is highly recommended.

Question #7


1. Lettuce

2. Napa

3. Cabbage

4. Aloe Vera

How much water does this crop demand for ideal yields?

A. 10-15 inches

B. 20-30 inches

C. 40-50 inches

D. Over 60 inches

Question #8


1. Leek

2. Lime

3. Kohlrabi

4. Brussel Sprouts

____ is not a variety of this product.

A. Ruby Ball

B. Jade Pagoda

C. Jade Cross

D. Green Boy

Question #9


1. Tangerine

2. Papaya

3. Orange

4. Grapefruit

As this product is left on the tree, it becomes ____ and ____.

A. Smaller and Sweeter

B. Larger and Sweeter

C. Moldy and Green

D. Black and Watery

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwia5_nZ39LLAhVnuoMKHaH8AOAQjRwIBw&url=http://erinjduke.com/pretty-foods-grapefruit/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNEuPSAU-rSXhMrZ-amkzJIOcXeTPA&ust=1458682969519083

Question #10


1. Radish

2. Pomegranate

3. Beet

4. Turnip

How deep should the seed of this product be planted?

A. 0.1” to 0.5”

B. 0.5” to 0.75”

C. 0.75” to 1”

D. 1” to 2”

Question #11


1. Jujube

2. Olive

3. Fig

4. Almond

What is the most important factor in terms of growing this product?

A. Soil

B. Fertilizer

C. Climate

D. Farmer

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiBzqb25dLLAhVnt4MKHT8zCJoQjRwIBw&url=http://oliveit.eu/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNHEWkxuZSAo2FGJnJlJNMqEVpenOA&ust=1458684644469708

Question #12


1. Apple

2. Artichoke

3. Cantaloupe

4. Honeydew

What pH does the soil need to be for this product to grow well?

A. 1.0-2.0

B. 3.0-3.5

C. 6.5-7.0

D. 8.0-8.5

Question #13


1. Jalapeno

2. Apple

3. Peach

4. Pear

What is the most common disease this product can get?

A. Bacterial Canker

B. Fire Blight

C. Leaf Curl

D. Pox Virus

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjtvNuErNTLAhUBTiYKHZFRCHYQjRwIBw&url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/pear-cider-boom-angers-purists-8348393.html&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNEosiD9TN8hHc1munBq2q_xOsVvXA&ust=1458737775090723

Question #14


1. Broccoli

2. Celery

3. Jujube

4. Spinach

Which of the following is a variety of this product?

A. Asteroid

B. Centipede

C. Invader

D. Packman

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjnkbnz2dLLAhXMtoMKHX7dDUMQjRwIBw&url=http://www.papaheavenorganics.com/product/broccoli/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNGuW1piyBCq2q03QVr3bukdF80Nmg&ust=1458681423480652

Question #15


1. Bean

2. Okra

3. Pepper (Chili)

4. Sweet Corn

Which of the following is an official grade for this product?

A. Choice

B. Grade A

C. Large Delicious

D. U.S. No. 1

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQxP7e5dLLAhVEnoMKHUaXB8AQjRwIBw&url=http://wecangrowit.org/?tag%3Dokra&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFKFWavYMVpDVO3xYSj7bcaFa2x9w&ust=1458684599989074

Question #16


1. Cantaloupe

2. Honeydew

3. Potato Tangerine

4. Watermelon

What gas is this product extremely sensitive to?

A. Carbon Dioxide

B. Ethylene

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjF4tash9XLAhXswYMKHbT7D0oQjRwIBw&url=http://www.cuisineandhealth.com/5-health-benefits-of-watermelon/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNGh5OMFj-aSzm-q5kJNFCwN96SXzw&ust=1458762341663354

Question #17


1. Cabbage

2. Lettuce

3. Spinach

4. Kohlrabi

What is NOT a variety of this product?

A. Entrace

B. Bloomsdale

C. Melody

D. Tyee

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjq0JnPsNTLAhXJ7iYKHa8hDKYQjRwIBw&url=http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/05/in-season-spinach-choosing-storing-recipes-20100529.html&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNHPL_sjTkhrseR1Fsgi6oQs6V4jqA&ust=1458739057017001

Question #18


1. Grape

2. Almond

3. Walnut

4. Pecan

_____ damage can occur with this product when too much copper spray is utilized in production.

A. Root

B. Stalk

C. Tree

D. Nut

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiI08-Vh9XLAhWHsYMKHbpVCMoQjRwIBw&url=http://science-all.com/walnut.html&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNH-PMSxQAURDwAaocq-SMnVf_zGRA&ust=1458762293376171

Question #19


1. Pear

2. Apricot

3. Peach

4. Plum

How long does this product stay fresh after being cut?

A. 10 hours

B. 2 hours

C. 6 hours

D. 8 hours

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiUwYTOq9TLAhVLOyYKHeNEAUsQjRwIBw&url=http://www.corkscapsandtaps.com/?p%3D2382&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNGwwaAhUcyV6bj0pWFnZMoAzFjoVw&ust=1458737710985666

Question #20


1. Broccoli

2. Celery

3. Banana

4. Carrot

A one foot row will produce _____ pound(s) of this product.

A. Five

B. Two

C. One

D. Ten

How did you do?

Question #1


1. Cucumber

2. Winter Squash

3. Papaya

4. Okra

______ is a slicing variety of this product.

A. Sweet Success

B. National Pickling

C. Calypso

D. Fancypak

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiFvoi73tLLAhWKtoMKHf-ZCMkQjRwIBw&url=http://www.healthcareaboveall.com/cucumber-heals-the-superb-health-benefits-of-cucumber/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNGxiizfcNcNKqEi9rgD8-Ty_2qitg&ust=1458682645148513

Question #2


1. Potato

2. Radish

3. Sweet Potato

4. Ginger

Harvesting of this product should occur ___ to ___ days after planting.

A. 350-365 days

B. 60-85 days

C. 90-150 days

D. 200-250 days

https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQ3t3JsdTLAhVJZCYKHfrDCFUQjRwIBw&url=https://www.morningagclips.com/tag/sweet-potato/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNHtGWHS68X2hci9B9tZYh0nkmoONQ&ust=1458739314308846

Question #3


1. Ginger

2. Jicama

3. Potato

4. Sweet Potato

Which of the following is a sign of maturity in this product?

A. Fast Growth

B. Red Coloring

C. Yellowing Foliage

D. Shrinking in Size

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&ved=0ahUKEwi77pq839LLAhWGn4MKHdy_CRYQjRwIBw&url=http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265990.php&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNELMBBRt4eTOIRldHmiYuA66napUw&ust=1458682919110967

Question #4


1. Lime

2. Watermelon

3. Guava

4. Papaya

This product is a good source of which vitamin?

A. Vitamin A

B. Vitamin D

C. Vitamin K

D. Vitamin C

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjxx6qM4NLLAhXCr4MKHXo1Cx8QjRwIBw&url=http://www.granini.com/ww_en/pick-best-fruit/18/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNG4jIpR7eh_eQb_Qa2aQqn5GaVj-w&ust=1458683078863458

Question #5


1. Bok Choy

2. Brussel Sprout

3. Napa

4. Collard Greens

This product suffers from pest problems similar to those of ________.

A. Cabbage

B. Beans

C. Strawberries

D. Pecans

Question #6

What is this product? 1. Bean 2. Pecan 3. Walnut 4. Almond

Which of the following statements is false regarding this product? A. They produce very well

in Texas. B. Most varieties are

susceptible to brown rot.

C. They are grown very similarly to peaches.

D. No variety is highly recommended.

Question #7


1. Lettuce

2. Napa

3. Cabbage

4. Aloe Vera

How much water does this crop demand for ideal yields?

A. 10-15 inches

B. 20-30 inches

C. 40-50 inches

D. Over 60 inches

Question #8


1. Leek

2. Lime

3. Kohlrabi

4. Brussel Sprouts

____ is not a variety of this product.

A. Ruby Ball

B. Jade Pagoda

C. Jade Cross

D. Green Boy

Question #9


1. Tangerine

2. Papaya

3. Orange

4. Grapefruit

As this product is left on the tree, it becomes ____ and ____.

A. Smaller and Sweeter

B. Larger and Sweeter

C. Moldy and Green

D. Black and Watery

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwia5_nZ39LLAhVnuoMKHaH8AOAQjRwIBw&url=http://erinjduke.com/pretty-foods-grapefruit/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNEuPSAU-rSXhMrZ-amkzJIOcXeTPA&ust=1458682969519083

Question #10


1. Radish

2. Pomegranate

3. Beet

4. Turnip

How deep should the seed of this product be planted?

A. 0.1” to 0.5”

B. 0.5” to 0.75”

C. 0.75” to 1”

D. 1” to 2”

Question #11


1. Jujube

2. Olive

3. Fig

4. Almond

What is the most important factor in terms of growing this product?

A. Soil

B. Fertilizer

C. Climate

D. Farmer

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiBzqb25dLLAhVnt4MKHT8zCJoQjRwIBw&url=http://oliveit.eu/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNHEWkxuZSAo2FGJnJlJNMqEVpenOA&ust=1458684644469708

Question #12


1. Apple

2. Artichoke

3. Cantaloupe

4. Honeydew

What pH does the soil need to be for this product to grow well?

A. 1.0-2.0

B. 3.0-3.5

C. 6.5-7.0

D. 8.0-8.5

Question #13


1. Jalapeno

2. Apple

3. Peach

4. Pear

What is the most common disease this product can get?

A. Bacterial Canker

B. Fire Blight

C. Leaf Curl

D. Pox Virus

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjtvNuErNTLAhUBTiYKHZFRCHYQjRwIBw&url=http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/news/pear-cider-boom-angers-purists-8348393.html&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNEosiD9TN8hHc1munBq2q_xOsVvXA&ust=1458737775090723

Question #14


1. Broccoli

2. Celery

3. Jujube

4. Spinach

Which of the following is a variety of this product?

A. Asteroid

B. Centipede

C. Invader

D. Packman

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjnkbnz2dLLAhXMtoMKHX7dDUMQjRwIBw&url=http://www.papaheavenorganics.com/product/broccoli/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNGuW1piyBCq2q03QVr3bukdF80Nmg&ust=1458681423480652

Question #15


1. Bean

2. Okra

3. Pepper (Chili)

4. Sweet Corn

Which of the following is an official grade for this product?

A. Choice

B. Grade A

C. Large Delicious

D. U.S. No. 1

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiQxP7e5dLLAhVEnoMKHUaXB8AQjRwIBw&url=http://wecangrowit.org/?tag%3Dokra&bvm=bv.117218890,d.amc&psig=AFQjCNFKFWavYMVpDVO3xYSj7bcaFa2x9w&ust=1458684599989074

Question #16


1. Cantaloupe

2. Honeydew

3. Potato Tangerine

4. Watermelon

What gas is this product extremely sensitive to?

A. Carbon Dioxide

B. Ethylene

C. Nitrogen

D. Oxygen

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjF4tash9XLAhXswYMKHbT7D0oQjRwIBw&url=http://www.cuisineandhealth.com/5-health-benefits-of-watermelon/&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNGh5OMFj-aSzm-q5kJNFCwN96SXzw&ust=1458762341663354

Question #17


1. Cabbage

2. Lettuce

3. Spinach

4. Kohlrabi

What is NOT a variety of this product?

A. Entrace

B. Bloomsdale

C. Melody

D. Tyee

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjq0JnPsNTLAhXJ7iYKHa8hDKYQjRwIBw&url=http://www.seriouseats.com/2010/05/in-season-spinach-choosing-storing-recipes-20100529.html&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNHPL_sjTkhrseR1Fsgi6oQs6V4jqA&ust=1458739057017001

Question #18


1. Grape

2. Almond

3. Walnut

4. Pecan

_____ damage can occur with this product when too much copper spray is utilized in production.

A. Root

B. Stalk

C. Tree

D. Nut

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiI08-Vh9XLAhWHsYMKHbpVCMoQjRwIBw&url=http://science-all.com/walnut.html&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNH-PMSxQAURDwAaocq-SMnVf_zGRA&ust=1458762293376171

Question #19


1. Pear

2. Apricot

3. Peach

4. Plum

How long does this product stay fresh after being cut?

A. 10 hours

B. 2 hours

C. 6 hours

D. 8 hours

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiUwYTOq9TLAhVLOyYKHeNEAUsQjRwIBw&url=http://www.corkscapsandtaps.com/?p%3D2382&bvm=bv.117218890,d.eWE&psig=AFQjCNGwwaAhUcyV6bj0pWFnZMoAzFjoVw&ust=1458737710985666

Question #20


1. Broccoli

2. Celery

3. Banana

4. Carrot

A one foot row will produce _____ pound(s) of this product.

A. Five

B. Two

C. One

D. Ten

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Texas Vegetables - Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Servicecounties.agrilife.org/leon/files/2019/03/Texas-Vegetables.pdf · 2. Pecan 3. Walnut 4. Almond Which of the following statements