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