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