How to Identify and Classify Zucchinis
  • 1. What family does zucchini belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Cucurbitaceae
  • 2. Zucchini is botanically classified as a:
A) Stem
B) Vegetable
C) Fruit
D) Root
  • 3. What is the typical shape of a zucchini?
A) Flat and disk-shaped
B) Round and bulbous
C) Elongated and cylindrical
D) Heart-shaped
  • 4. Common zucchini colors include:
A) Red, blue, purple
B) Pink, white, grey
C) Orange, brown, black
D) Dark green, light green, yellow
  • 5. What is the texture of a zucchini's skin?
A) Bumpy
B) Smooth
C) Rough
D) Hairy
  • 6. The zucchini flower is typically:
A) Purple
B) Yellow
C) Blue
D) Red
  • 7. What is the name of the popular yellow zucchini variety?
A) Banana zucchini
B) Lemon zucchini
C) Golden zucchini
D) Sunshine zucchini
  • 8. Which of these is NOT a type of zucchini?
A) Costata Romanesco
B) Black Beauty
C) Butternut squash
D) Gold Rush
  • 9. Costata Romanesco zucchini is known for its:
A) Sweet taste
B) Ribbed appearance
C) Extremely long length
D) Perfectly smooth skin
  • 10. What is the ideal size to harvest zucchinis for best flavor?
A) 6-8 inches long
B) 1-2 inches long
C) 12-14 inches long
D) 20-24 inches long
  • 11. What does 'patty pan' refer to in the context of squash?
A) A type of summer squash related to zucchini
B) A specific part of the zucchini plant
C) A disease affecting zucchini plants
D) A cooking utensil for zucchini
  • 12. What is the flesh of a zucchini like?
A) Dark brown, grainy
B) Pale green to white, tender
C) Deep red, fibrous
D) Bright orange, tough
  • 13. How are zucchini seeds typically arranged inside the fruit?
A) Attached to the outer skin
B) Loosely dispersed in the center
C) Absent in most varieties
D) Tightly packed in a single cluster
  • 14. What distinguishes summer squash from winter squash?
A) Winter squash is harvested in the spring
B) Summer squash has a thinner skin and shorter storage life
C) Summer squash grows only in the summer
D) Winter squash is always sweeter than summer squash
  • 15. Which of these features is useful for identifying a zucchini?
A) Its fuzzy texture and small size
B) Its round shape and rough skin
C) Its cylindrical shape and smooth skin
D) Its spiky skin and orange color
  • 16. What is a common problem with overgrown zucchinis?
A) They develop a tougher skin and stronger flavor
B) They become sweeter and more tender
C) They become watery and less flavorful
D) They develop more vitamins
  • 17. What part of the zucchini plant can be cooked and eaten?
A) Fruit and flowers
B) Seeds only
C) Roots only
D) Stems and leaves only
  • 18. Which of the following is a common method of preparing zucchini?
A) Fermenting
B) Curing
C) Smoking
D) Grilling
  • 19. What climate is best suited for growing zucchinis?
A) Wet and humid
B) Dry and arid
C) Warm and sunny
D) Cold and shady
  • 20. What is the average shelf life of a zucchini in the refrigerator?
A) 1-2 days
B) 1-2 weeks
C) 6 months
D) 1-2 months
  • 21. Which disease commonly affects zucchini plants?
A) Root rot
B) Powdery mildew
C) Black spot
D) Leaf rust
  • 22. What pest commonly attacks zucchini plants?
A) Tomato hornworms
B) Squash bugs
C) Cabbage worms
D) Aphids
  • 23. How does proper spacing help zucchini plants?
A) Reduces the need for watering
B) Makes the plants bloom earlier
C) Increases the size of the fruit
D) Improves air circulation and reduces disease risk
  • 24. What type of soil is best for growing zucchini?
A) Well-draining, fertile soil
B) Rocky soil
C) Clay-heavy, compacted soil
D) Sandy, infertile soil
  • 25. What nutrient is especially important for zucchini growth?
A) Sodium
B) Nitrogen
C) Iron
D) Calcium
  • 26. What does 'determinate' refer to in the context of zucchini plants?
A) A plant with a bush-like growth habit
B) A plant that requires staking
C) A plant that grows very tall
D) A plant that only produces one zucchini
  • 27. What is the scientific name for common zucchini?
A) Cucumis sativus
B) Cucurbita pepo
C) Solanum lycopersicum
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 28. What is a common method to preserve zucchinis for later use?
A) Canning
B) Pickling in vinegar
C) Freezing
D) Drying in the sun
  • 29. Why should you avoid overhead watering of zucchini plants?
A) It can attract pests
B) It can promote fungal diseases
C) It can damage the roots
D) It can wash away the soil
  • 30. Which of these is a good companion plant for zucchini?
A) Potatoes
B) Radishes
C) Marigolds
D) Fennel
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