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