Hello, young learners! Welcome back to Primary 2 Pre-vocational Studies, Agricultural Science. In our previous lesson, we learned about Maintenance of Farm Tools. Today, we’re going to learn about Vegetable Crops.
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:
- Define vegetable crops.
- Identify different vegetable crops.
Vegetable Crops
What are Vegetable Crops? Vegetable crops are plants that we grow for their edible parts, such as leaves, stems, or roots. Some of these parts include:
- Leaves: Spinach, lettuce, cabbage, kale
- Stems: Celery, asparagus, broccoli
- Roots: Carrots, beets, radishes, turnips
- Flowers: Broccoli, cauliflower
- Fruits: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant
Identifying Vegetable Crops
There are many different types of vegetable crops, and they come in various shapes, sizes, and colors. Some of the most common vegetable crops include:
- Root vegetables: Carrots, beets, radishes, turnips
- Leafy green vegetables: Spinach, lettuce, kale, collard greens
- Cruciferous vegetables: Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage
- Bulb vegetables: Onions, garlic, shallots
- Fruit vegetables: Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant
Evaluation Questions
Now that you’ve learned about vegetable crops, let’s see if you can answer these questions:
- What are vegetable crops?
- Can you name three different types of vegetable crops?
- What are some of the edible parts of vegetable crops?
- Why are vegetable crops important for our diet? 5. Can you name a vegetable crop that is grown for its leaves?
Conclusion
We learned that vegetable crops are plants that we grow for their edible parts. We also learned about different types of vegetable crops and their edible parts. Remember to eat your vegetables! They are important for a healthy diet. Don’t forget to check the comments section if you have any questions, and use the navigation to move to the next lesson. See you in the next lesson!
