Fun Facts

Take the Kids Only challenge and see if you can answer the mystery questions. Ask your parents and friends, you will be the one with the answers…Be a champion of fruits and vegetables.

1. How many seeds are on an average strawberry?
2. How many cherries does the average cherry tree have?
3. How many kernels are on an ear of corn?
4. Where do beets originate?
5. What color were the early carrots, dating back over a thousand years ago?
6. Where do Nectarines originate?
7. What are the colors of pumpkins?
8. What “flower family” do strawberries belong?
9. Why are cranberries sometimes called “bounce berries” ?
10. What fruits belongs in the citrus family? ( Hint: there are 9)
11. How many different vegetables are grown in Monterey County?
12. Did pre-historic cave people eat vegetables? Name one. (Hint: the inside is orange)

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