What family does the pumpkin belong to?
The squash family
Name 4 kinds of root vegetables/tubers you can find at the farmer's market.
Potatoes, beets, carrots, radishes, turnips, rutabaga, kohlrabi, parsnips
Which of these items will you NOT be able to find at the market on Thursday? #1, 2, or 3?
#2 - Asparagus is usually ready in April/May and is grown in Armstrong.
Name 3 varieties of melons grown in the Okanagan.
Watermelon, cantaloupe, and honeydew are the main ones, but there are more varieties! See if you can find another at the market tomorrow!
How many types of squash can you name? (For example: pumpkin)
Butternut, acorn, zucchini, spaghetti, etc.
What is something you might like to buy at the market tomorrow?
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What is your favourite vegetable? Do you think you will be able to find it at the market on Thursday?
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On which days does the Vernon Farmer's Market operate?
Mondays & Thursdays
Names 3 kinds of produce you will find on Thursday that start with the letter 's'.
Various - spinach, strawberries, swiss chard, sprouts, squash,
Are there any vegetables or fruits that you used to eat in your home country that you cannot find in Vernon?
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Have you ever grown a vegetable garden? What veggies have you grown?
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What time is the Vernon Farmer's Market open?
8am - 1pm
Do you know what this vegetable is called?
Brussel Sprouts! Do you like them?