Title: Identify vegetable crops.
Course: Horticulture Science (18052-I) > Section: Investigating Fruit and Vegetable Production

Identification should include

- defining olericulture
- composing a list of vegetables typically grown in the region
- identifying industry standards (i.e., proven varieties)
- organizing species according to edible parts of the plant (e.g., root, stem, leaf, fruit)
- dividing vegetables by season (i.e., cool/warm requirements)
- identifying perennial vegetable species
- identifying advantages and disadvantages of heirloom and hybrid varieties
- identifying ethnic, international, or culturally relevant crops.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What common vegetable crops are grown in the region?
- What are the differences between cool-season and warm-season crops?
- When is the average last frost date for the region?
- When is the average first frost date for the region?
- How are perennial vegetable crops produced compared to annual vegetable crops?
- What are nontraditional or alternative international crops that can be grown in Virginia?