How to Identify and Classify Squashes
  • 1. What is the botanical family that all squashes belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Rosaceae
C) Cucurbitaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. Which species includes pumpkins, gourds, and some squashes?
A) Cucurbita moschata
B) Cucurbita maxima
C) Cucurbita argyrosperma
D) Cucurbita pepo
  • 3. What is a key characteristic of Cucurbita moschata squashes?
A) Spongy, enlarged stem
B) Hard, deeply grooved stem
C) Fuzzy, green stem
D) Tan-colored, cylindrical stem
  • 4. Butternut squash belongs to which species?
A) Cucurbita maxima
B) Cucurbita pepo
C) Cucurbita ficifolia
D) Cucurbita moschata
  • 5. Which species typically has a soft, spongy stem?
A) Cucurbita maxima
B) Cucurbita argyrosperma
C) Cucurbita moschata
D) Cucurbita pepo
  • 6. Which characteristic is most helpful in differentiating summer and winter squashes?
A) Vine type
B) Maturity at harvest
C) Leaf shape
D) Fruit color
  • 7. Which of the following is a summer squash?
A) Acorn
B) Zucchini
C) Hubbard
D) Butternut
  • 8. Which of the following is a winter squash?
A) Cousa squash
B) Spaghetti squash
C) Yellow crookneck
D) Pattypan
  • 9. What is a common characteristic of winter squashes?
A) Hard rind
B) Soft skin
C) Quick maturity
D) Short storage life
  • 10. What is a common characteristic of summer squashes?
A) Edible skin
B) Hard rind
C) Long storage life
D) Late harvest
  • 11. Which of the following traits is MOST helpful in identifying the species of a squash?
A) Fruit color
B) Seed size
C) Stem characteristics
D) Leaf shape
  • 12. What is a visual characteristic of the Cucurbita argyrosperma species?
A) Reddish-brown seeds
B) Large, teardrop-shaped seeds
C) Small, black seeds
D) Flat, round seeds
  • 13. Which species has seeds with a prominent ridge around the edge?
A) Cucurbita pepo
B) Cucurbita moschata
C) Cucurbita argyrosperma
D) Cucurbita maxima
  • 14. What is another name for Cucurbita argyrosperma?
A) Delicata squash
B) Spaghetti squash
C) Cushaw squash
D) Kabocha squash
  • 15. Which species often exhibits vining tendencies?
A) All Cucurbita species
B) Only Cucurbita maxima
C) Only Cucurbita pepo
D) Only Cucurbita moschata
  • 16. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic used to classify squashes?
A) Flower color
B) Seed shape
C) Fruit shape
D) Stem shape
  • 17. Which type of squash typically has a sweet, nutty flavor?
A) Yellow Squash
B) Spaghetti Squash
C) Butternut squash
D) Zucchini
  • 18. What is a common pest for squashes?
A) Thrips
B) Spider mites
C) Squash vine borer
D) Aphids
  • 19. Which is a popular way to cook summer squash?
A) Roasting
B) Boiling
C) Sautéing
D) Baking
  • 20. What is the ideal storage condition for most winter squashes?
A) Cold and wet
B) Room temperature
C) Cool and dry
D) Warm and humid
  • 21. What is the traditional three sisters planting?
A) Corn, beans, and squash
B) Carrots, onions, and lettuce
C) Potatoes, spinach, and peas
D) Tomatoes, peppers, and basil
  • 22. Which squash type is known for its prominent ridges?
A) Spaghetti squash
B) Butternut squash
C) Zucchini
D) Acorn squash
  • 23. Which of these is an example of a gourd?
A) Acorn squash
B) Delicata Squash
C) Spaghetti squash
D) Luffa
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