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