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Garden Vegetables & Crops Trivia Word Search

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Which slender, hollow herb blades offer a delicate onion flavor when freshly snipped?

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Which tropical vine gourd is harvested young as a vegetable and dried mature into sponges?

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Which large orange squash is iconic for jack-o'-lantern carving and autumn pies?

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Which earthy, aromatic seed spice crop is fundamental to Indian and Mexican cuisine?

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Which oilseed crop produces tiny flavorful seeds used on burger buns and in tahini?

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Which leafy Asian green with tender dark leaves is known as Shanghai _ _ _ _?

CHOY

Which speckled bean variety is the most popular dry bean in Mexican cooking?

PINTO

Which dark leafy green, often considered a superfood, has sturdy crinkled leaves?

KALE

Which feathery-topped bulb vegetable offers a distinct anise or licorice flavor?

FENNEL

Which East Asian legume crop is processed into tofu, edamame, and vegetable oil?

SOYBEAN

Which cool, cylindrical green vine fruit is eaten fresh in salads or pickled?

CUCUMBER

Which tiny black seed crop with an onion-like aroma tops naan flatbreads?

NIGELLA

Which feathery Japanese mustard green adds a mild peppery bite to salads?

MIZUNA

Which bright red fruit is commonly treated as a culinary staple in salads and sauces?

TOMATO

Which root crop is famous for being orange and rich in beta-carotene?

CARROT

Which hard-shelled ornamental relative of squash is dried for decoration?

GOURD

Which tight, magenta-and-white leafed Italian chicory forms a small round head?

RADICCHIO

Which round seed spice crop comes from the dried fruits of the cilantro plant?

CORIANDER

Which mucilaginous warm-season pod crop is a traditional staple in gumbo?

OKRA

Which green stalk item is famous for its crisp crunch and high water content?

CELERY

Which major fiber crop yields soft fluffy bolls processed into textile fabrics?

COTTON

Which fiery Caribbean pepper cultivar shaped like a hat is the _ _ _ _ _ _ bonnet?

SCOTCH

Which sweet, smoky dried dark pepper is made from a ripe poblano chili?

ANCHO

Which crispy, thick-walled pea cultivar is eaten whole and called a _ _ _ _ pea?

SNAP

Which broad-leafed, mildly bitter chicory green is popular in Italian bean soups?

ESCAROLE

Which crunchy, sweet Mexican turnip root is eaten raw with lime and chili powder?

JICAMA

Which bitter, curly-leafed chicory cultivar is used in fancy European salad mixes?

ENDIVE

Which yellow summer crop is called yellow crookneck _ _ _ _ _ _?

SQUASH

Which needle-like aromatic shrub herb has a pine scent and seasons roasted meats?

ROSEMARY

Which pale green, pear-shaped summer squash is native to Mesoamerica?

CHAYOTE

Which tart red stalk crop is technically a vegetable but prepared like a fruit in pies?

RHUBARB

Which small-seeded cereal grass crop is an ancient food staple across Africa and Asia?

MILLET

Which ancient Aztec crop produces nutritious pseudocereal grain and edible leafy greens?

AMARANTH

Which smooth, pale green vine melon has sweet green interior flesh?

HONEYDEW

Which three-leafed nitrogen-fixing legume is widely planted as a soil cover crop?

CLOVER

Which rough-skinned tropical root tuber is distinct from a sweet potato?

YAM

Which warty Asian vine vegetable crop with medicinal properties is _ _ _ _ _ _ melon?

BITTER

Which tiny-leaved woody herb is paired with rosemary in savory roasts?

THYME

This crisp green standard in Caesar salads is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ lettuce.

ROMAINE

Which fast-spreading perennial herb features cool, refreshing aromatic leaves?

MINT

Which large, flat green broad bean crop requires shelling and skinning before eating?

FAVA

Which sweet, nut-flavored edible tuber comes from the roots of native sunflowers?

SUNCHOKE

This popular green tree-like cruciferous head is called _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

BROCCOLI

Which lantern-shaped, intensely hot orange chili pepper originates from Yucatan?

HABANERO

Which reddish-brown, organ-shaped bean is essential in traditional chili con carne?

KIDNEY

Which crisp subterranean water bulb is common in Asian stir-fry dishes?

CHESTNUT

Which small white bean variety is traditionally baked with molasses and pork?

NAVY

Which dried fruit of a tropical vine crop yields black peppercorn powder?

BERRY

The spicy green chili cultivar commonly sliced on tacos is the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ pepper.

JALAPENO

Which hardy cereal grain crop is processed into rolled flakes for morning porridge?

OATS

Which starchy woody shrub root is processed into tapioca starch?

CASSAVA

Which tall golden flower crop is harvested for crunchy edible seeds and cooking oil?

SUNFLOWER

Which unfurled spring frond shoot harvested from ostrich foliage is a fiddlehead _ _ _ _?

FERN

Which slender red hot pepper is typically dried and ground into spice powder?

CAYENNE

Which tan, pear-shaped winter squash has sweet orange flesh inside?

BUTTERNUT

Which Andean pseudocereal crop yields protein-rich edible seeds cooked like grain?

QUINOA

Which crisp, bright green chili pepper is hotter than a jalapeno?

SERRANO

The classic mild pepper variety with zero spice is the _ _ _ _ pepper.

BELL

Which crescent-shaped seed crop provides the distinctive flavor in rye bread?

CARAWAY

Which curled, young ostrich fern shoot is harvested in early spring as a wild delicacy?

FROND

Which sharp, lemony-tasting perennial salad leaf is used in French green sauces?

SORREL

Which tender green spring shoot emerges from underground crowns in garden beds?

ASPARAGUS

Which round, beige pulse crop is the primary ingredient in hummus and falafel?

CHICKPEA

Which pungent white root vegetable condiment is made from horse _ _ _ _ _ _?

RADISH

Which broad-leafed member of the onion family resembles a large green stalk?

LEEK

Which leafy green with dark green leaves is high in iron and favored by Popeye?

SPINACH

Which fresh herb leaves come from the coriander plant and season salsa?

CILANTRO

Which aromatic leafy herb is the core ingredient in classic Italian pesto?

BASIL

Which dried legume crop harvested for dry split peas is called a _ _ _ _ _ pea?

FIELD

Which large edible flower bud crop features tender leaves and a buttery heart?

ARTICHOKE

Which pickled unopened flower bud crop of a Mediterranean shrub seasons tartar sauce?

CAPER

Which dark-skinned legume crop is a staple in Caribbean turtle bean soup?

BLACK

Which dark, hardy grain grass crop is used to bake dense European caraway bread?

RYE

This mild, green-stemmed stalk is frequently called a spring _ _ _ _ _.

ONION

Which small, scalloped summer squash resembles a tiny flying saucer?

PATTYPAN

Which yellow-flowering oilseed crop cultivar was developed in Canada from rapeseed?

CANOLA

Which Asian spoon-shaped dark green leaf crop forms a low ground rosette?

TATSOI

Which leafy brassica with thick stems is commonly called Chinese broccoli?

GAILAN

Which Chinese cabbage cultivar with thick white stalks is called _ _ _ choy?

BOK

Which tree crop tapped in spring yields sap boiled down into pancake syrup?

MAPLE

Which drought-resistant grain crop is grown for syrup, grain, and livestock feed?

SORGHUM

Which aquatic plant root crop features a distinctive wheel pattern of holes inside?

LOTUS

Which immature green soybeans are boiled in their pods and salted as an appetizer?

EDAMAME

Which small, prickly cucumber cultivar is ideal for pickling whole in jars?

GHERKIN

Which flat, tender pea pod with tiny seeds is widely used in stir-fries?

SNOW

Which small, round green seeds grow inside pods on climbing vines?

PEAS

Which prized spice crop consists of the hand-harvested red stigmas of a crocus flower?

SAFFRON

Which creamy-white root crop resembles a pale carrot and sweetens after frost?

PARSNIP

Which tiny yellow chili cultivar is called a banana _ _ _ _ _ _?

PEPPER

Which smoke-dried chili pepper is made from ripe red jalapenos?

CHIPOTLE

Which climbing orchid vine crop produces fragrant beans used in baking?

VANILLA

Which versatile agricultural crop yields strong plant fibers, seeds, and seed oil?

HEMP

Which fiery green Japanese rhizome crop is freshly grated to serve with sushi?

WASABI

Which peppery, tender salad leaf is also known as rocket in European cuisine?

ARUGULA

Which yellow winter squash produces fibrous, noodle-like strands when baked?

SPAGHETTI

Which lens-shaped pulse crop comes in brown, green, and red varieties for soups?

LENTIL

Which ancient cereal grain crop is widely used in soup, animal feed, and brewing?

BARLEY

Which tiny, tart French pickled cucumber is served alongside charcuterie?

CORNICHON

Which sweet, heart-shaped red pepper is stuffed into Spanish green olives?

PIMIENTO

Which ancient crop produces linseed oil, linen fiber, and omega-3 rich seeds?

FLAX

Which heirloom red-and-white mottled bean was cultivated by ancient Native Americans?

ANASAZI

Which citrusy, woody rhizome crop is a foundational spice in Thai tom yum soup?

GALANGAL

Which broad-leafed cash crop is cured and processed for smoking products?

TOBACCO

Which sweet, pod-eaten pea variety is called an _ _ _ _ _ _ pod sugar pea?

EDIBLE

Which large, yellowish root crop is a hardy hybrid of turnip and cabbage?

RUTABAGA

Which knobby, subterranean root vegetable is grown specifically for its celery-flavored bulb?

CELERIAC

Which deep-rooted legume forage crop produces small nutritious sprouts for salads?

ALFALFA

Which long, dark dried chili pepper is essential in classic Mexican mole sauce?

PASILLA

The small, fiery pepper named after a state in Mexico is the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ pepper.

TABASCO

Which round, purple-topped root vegetable has sharp edible green leaves above ground?

TURNIP

Which flooded-paddy grain crop feeds over half of the world's population?

RICE

Which major staple cereal grass crop is ground into flour for bread making?

WHEAT

Which drought-tolerant native bean crop thrives in arid desert climates of the Southwest?

TEPARY

Which feathery green herb is famous for seasoning cucumbers in pickling jars?

DILL

Which sweet, orange-fleshed netted crop is commonly called a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _?

MUSKMELON

Which knobby, pungent underground rhizome is used to flavor tea and Asian cooking?

GINGER

Which nitrogen-fixing legume crop is grown for forage and green manure?

CULLEN

Which versatile Japanese mustard spinach features large dark green oval leaves?

KOMATSUNA

Which dark green summer squash is widely grown in home gardens and harvested young?

ZUCCHINI

Which small, peppery root vegetable is typically red on the outside and white inside?

RADISH

This elongated purple eggplant cultivar is known as the _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ eggplant.

JAPANESE

Which dark green, ribbed winter squash is shaped like a tree nut?

ACORN

Which tall tropical grass stalks produce raw sugar crystals?

CANE

Which bright orange underground rhizome crop gives curry powder its vibrant color?

TURMERIC

Which record-breaking hot chili bred in South Carolina is called the Carolina _ _ _ _ _ _?

REAPER

Which sweet vine fruit including cantaloupe is grown in warm crop fields?

MELON

Which starchy tropical root crop is fermented to make Hawaiian poi?

TARO

Which round cruciferous item has tightly packed leaves and forms a heavy head?

CABBAGE

Which common red slicing tomato variety is named the _ _ _ _ _ _ state tomato?

GARDEN

Which mild, wide dark green chili is famously stuffed to make chiles rellenos?

POBLANO

Which common green herb comes in flat-leaf and curly varieties for garnishing?

PARSLEY

Which ancient European cluster root crop sweetens after cooking?

SKIRRET

Which licorice-flavored seed crop is used to flavor traditional spirits like ouzo?

ANISE

Which subterranean tuber staple is colloquially known as a _ _ _ _?

SPUD

Which yellow grain grows on long cobs wrapped in leafy husks?

CORN

Which maple-scented seed and leaf crop is widely used in Indian dal dishes?

FENUGREEK

Which sharp, peppery brassica leafy green yields seeds used to make condiment paste?

MUSTARD

Which aquatic peppery leafy green crop growing in streams is water _ _ _ _ _?

CRESS

The miniature heads growing on long stems are called Brussels _ _ _ _ _ _ _.

SPROUTS

Which bottle-shaped gourd crop is dried and hollowed to create liquid containers?

CALABASH

Which velvety gray-green leaf herb is traditional in Thanksgiving poultry stuffing?

SAGE

Which highly aromatic seed pod crop is known as the queen of spices?

CARDAMOM

Which notoriously fiery Indian chili is named the _ _ _ _ _ pepper?

GHOST

Which fast-growing grass shoots are harvested tender for Asian culinary dishes?

BAMBOO

Which colorful leaf crop with brightly dyed stems is called _ _ _ _ _ chard?

SWISS

Which aquatic tuber crop with crisp white flesh is the _ _ _ _ _ chestnut?

WATER

Which triangular pseudocereal seed crop is ground into flour for Japanese soba noodles?

BUCKWHEAT

Which long dark root crop is known as the oyster plant for its delicate seafood flavor?

SALSIFY

Which knobby sunflower root tuber is called a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ artichoke?

JERUSALEM

Which long, slender brown root vegetable is known as gobo in Japanese cuisine?

BURDOCK

The sweet orange tuber staple is often called a sweet _ _ _ _ _ _.

POTATO

Which tall tropical grass crop harvested for sweet juice is _ _ _ _ _ cane?

SUGAR

Which broad-leafed brassica greens are a classic slow-cooked staple in Southern cuisine?

COLLARDS

Which broad leafy crop with thick stems is grown for dark nutrient-dense greens?

CHARD

Which fibrous dried interior of a luffa gourd crop is used as a natural bath sponge?

TOWEL

Which flat, butter-flavored bean crop is named after the capital city of Peru?

LIMA

Which sweet herbal leaf plant is cultivated as a natural zero-calorie sweetener?

STEVIA

Which pungent dried herb is a classic seasoning on pizza and Greek dishes?

OREGANO

Which round, bulbous brassica stem crop grows above ground with emerging leaf stalks?

KOHLRABI

Which mild, small copper-skinned bulb grows in clusters like garlic?

SHALLOT

The deep crimson root commonly pickled in jars is the red _ _ _ _.

BEET

Which pungent bulb consists of multiple cloves and is common in Italian cooking?

GARLIC
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