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