How to Identify and Classify Parsnips
  • 1. What is the primary identifying characteristic of a parsnip?
A) Dark brown root
B) Creamy white root color
C) Bright orange root color
D) Purple striped root
  • 2. Parsnips belong to which plant family?
A) Solanaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Fabaceae
D) Apiaceae
  • 3. What is the shape of a typical parsnip root?
A) Round
B) Globular
C) Tapered
D) Square
  • 4. How does the aroma of parsnip compare to carrots?
A) Sweeter and earthier
B) More bitter
C) Identical aroma
D) Less pronounced
  • 5. What time of year are parsnips typically harvested?
A) Late fall/Early winter
B) Mid-summer
C) Early spring
D) Late spring
  • 6. What impact does frost have on parsnip flavor?
A) Enhances the sweetness
B) Makes it watery
C) Has no effect
D) Makes it bitter
  • 7. What is the typical length of a mature parsnip root?
A) 2-4 inches
B) 6-10 inches
C) 12-18 inches
D) 2 feet or more
  • 8. Are parsnip leaves edible?
A) Yes, in small quantities
B) No, they are toxic
C) Only young leaves
D) Yes, when cooked
  • 9. What soil type is best for growing parsnips?
A) Waterlogged soil
B) Sandy, dry soil
C) Loose, well-drained soil
D) Heavy clay soil
  • 10. What is the plant height of a mature parsnip plant (including leaves)?
A) 1 foot
B) 6 inches
C) 6-8 feet
D) 2-4 feet
  • 11. What do parsnip flowers look like?
A) Red spikes
B) White single blooms
C) Blue clusters
D) Yellow umbels
  • 12. What is a common pest that affects parsnips?
A) Japanese beetles
B) Spider mites
C) Aphids
D) Carrot rust fly
  • 13. How do parsnips typically reproduce?
A) By seed
B) By spores
C) By root division
D) By cuttings
  • 14. What is the scientific name of the parsnip?
A) Allium cepa
B) Pastinaca sativa
C) Beta vulgaris
D) Daucus carota
  • 15. What visual indicator on the parsnip root suggests it might be old and woody?
A) Bright white color
B) Small size
C) Smooth skin
D) Very large core
  • 16. What is the texture of a freshly harvested parsnip root?
A) Firm
B) Spongy
C) Soft
D) Slimy
  • 17. Which part of the parsnip plant contains furanocoumarins, which can cause skin irritation?
A) Flower
B) Root
C) Leaves and stem
D) Seed
  • 18. What is a good way to store harvested parsnips?
A) In a cool, dark, and humid place
B) In a dry, warm place
C) Uncovered in the refrigerator
D) At room temperature in sunlight
  • 19. Are parsnips typically grown as annuals or biennials?
A) Biennials
B) Perennials
C) Annuals
D) Depends on the climate
  • 20. Compared to carrots, how long do parsnips typically take to mature?
A) Depends on the variety
B) Shorter
C) Longer
D) The same amount of time
  • 21. What vitamin is parsnips a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin D
C) Vitamin C
D) Vitamin A
  • 22. What element in soil is important for good parsnip growth?
A) Nitrogen (too much can cause hairy roots)
B) Calcium
C) Phosphorus
D) Iron
  • 23. How deep should parsnip seeds be planted?
A) 1/2 inch
B) 2 inches
C) 3 inches
D) 1 inch
  • 24. What is the ideal pH range for parsnip soil?
A) 8.5-9.5
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 7.5-8.5
  • 25. What is a common culinary use for parsnips?
A) Used as a coffee substitute
B) Roasted as a side dish
C) Used to make tea
D) Eaten raw as a snack
  • 26. What is 'Parsnip canker'?
A) A type of soil
B) A nutrient deficiency
C) A fungal disease
D) A type of insect infestation
  • 27. When do parsnip seeds lose their viability quickly?
A) After one year
B) After five years
C) They don't lose viability
D) After ten years
  • 28. What is the ideal spacing between parsnip plants?
A) 3-4 inches
B) 1 inch
C) 2 feet
D) 12 inches
  • 29. What makes parsnips a good companion plant?
A) Fixes nitrogen in the soil
B) Repels all pests
C) Attracts beneficial insects
D) Provides shade for other plants
  • 30. What is a sign that a parsnip is starting to bolt (flower prematurely)?
A) Rapid stem elongation
B) Root turning orange
C) Leaf wilting
D) Root swelling
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