How to Identify and Classify Peaches
  • 1. What is the primary characteristic used to classify peaches?
A) Flesh type (freestone, clingstone, semi-freestone)
B) Leaf shape of the tree
C) Skin color
D) Size of the fruit
  • 2. What does 'freestone' mean?
A) The peach is free of blemishes.
B) The peach is free of pesticides.
C) The pit easily separates from the flesh.
D) The tree grows freely without pruning.
  • 3. What does 'clingstone' mean?
A) The peach is clings to other peaches on the tree.
B) The pit clings tightly to the flesh.
C) The peach needs to be cling-wrapped immediately after harvest.
D) The peach clings to the tree longer.
  • 4. What is a 'semi-freestone' peach?
A) A freestone peach that is slightly bruised.
B) A clingstone peach that is slightly ripe.
C) A hybrid of a peach and a plum.
D) The pit partially separates from the flesh.
  • 5. Besides flesh type, what is another factor in identifying peach varieties?
A) The altitude it's grown at.
B) Number of leaves on the tree.
C) Soil type where it's grown.
D) Skin color (red, yellow, white)
  • 6. What is the shape of a typical peach?
A) Oblong and smooth.
B) Irregular and bumpy.
C) Perfectly spherical.
D) Round with a suture.
  • 7. What is the fuzz on a peach called?
A) Down
B) Bloom
C) Pruinose
D) Trichomes
  • 8. White peaches generally have what flavor profile?
A) Sweeter and less acidic
B) More acidic and tart
C) Bitter and dry
D) Similar to a nectarine
  • 9. Yellow peaches generally have what flavor profile?
A) Very mild and bland
B) Spicy
C) Tart and acidic
D) Like a pear
  • 10. Nectarines are a variety of what fruit?
A) Apricot
B) Mango
C) Peach
D) Plum
  • 11. What distinguishes a nectarine from a peach?
A) Different shaped leaves
B) Smooth skin
C) Lack of a pit
D) Larger pit
  • 12. What is the proper way to store ripe peaches?
A) On a sunny windowsill
B) In a sealed plastic bag
C) In the freezer
D) In the refrigerator
  • 13. What is a common disease affecting peach trees?
A) Powdery Mildew (only on grapes)
B) Peach Leaf Curl
C) Citrus Canker
D) Apple Scab
  • 14. What is the ideal temperature for ripening peaches?
A) Very cold (40°F)
B) Room temperature (68-77°F)
C) Freezing temperature (32°F)
D) High heat (100°F)
  • 15. What is the best way to determine if a peach is ripe?
A) Gentle pressure yields slightly.
B) By its color alone.
C) If it smells very sweet from far away.
D) By how easily it detaches from the tree.
  • 16. What type of fruit is a peach botanically classified as?
A) Berry
B) Aggregate fruit
C) Drupe
D) Pome
  • 17. What is the scientific name for peach?
A) Malus domestica
B) Citrus sinensis
C) Fragaria × ananassa
D) Prunus persica
  • 18. Where did peaches originate?
A) China
B) South America
C) Europe
D) North America
  • 19. Which vitamin is peaches a good source of?
A) Vitamin B12
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin K
  • 20. What is 'browning' of a cut peach caused by?
A) Fermentation
B) Oxidation
C) Freezing
D) Refrigeration
  • 21. How can you prevent cut peaches from browning?
A) Coat with honey
B) Place in a dark room
C) Coat with lemon juice
D) Coat with oil
  • 22. What is a 'Donut' peach also known as?
A) Honey peach
B) Angel peach
C) Saturn peach
D) Flat peach
  • 23. What is a key indicator of a peach's quality?
A) Bright color
B) Large size
C) Absence of bruises
D) Strong smell
  • 24. What is the term for removing dead or overgrown branches from a peach tree?
A) Fertilizing
B) Weeding
C) Pruning
D) Grafting
  • 25. What is the purpose of chilling peaches before canning or freezing?
A) Hardens the flesh
B) Increases sugar content
C) Removes pesticides
D) Slows enzymatic activity
  • 26. Which of the following is NOT a common use for peaches?
A) Jam
B) Salad
C) Pie
D) Fuel
  • 27. What is the 'chill hour' requirement for peach trees?
A) Hours of cold needed for proper fruit set
B) Hours of watering required per week
C) Hours of sunlight needed
D) Hours to ripen after picking
  • 28. What does 'canning' peaches involve?
A) Drying them in the sun.
B) Covering them in candy.
C) Preserving them in sealed jars.
D) Planting them in cans.
  • 29. What is a peach cultivar?
A) A tool used to harvest peaches.
B) A type of peach disease.
C) A method of growing peaches.
D) A specific variety of peach.
  • 30. What does 'grafting' a peach tree mean?
A) Watering the tree deeply.
B) Adding fertilizer to the soil.
C) Joining a branch to a different rootstock.
D) Protecting the tree from frost.
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