Fruit and vegetables through the year

In the picture

1. 1Spring crate: radishes and peas, ready after the blossoms appear
2. 2Summer crate: tomatoes and strawberries, ripened by the warm sun
3. 3Autumn crate: pumpkins and apples, harvested as the leaves fall
4. 4Winter crate: leeks and cabbages, hardy enough to grow in the cold

Examples

• Strawberries taste sweetest in summer, when they ripen outside in the sun.
• Pumpkin soup is a warm meal made in autumn, when pumpkins are harvested.

Quiz: Fruit and vegetables through the year (Age 9)

1. 1

   What does it mean when a fruit or vegetable is "in season"?

   • It is naturally ready to be harvested at this time of year
   • It is cheaper than all other food in the shop
   • It can be kept for a whole year without going bad
2. 2

   Why can a vegetable be in season in one country but not in another?

   • Seasons are different in different parts of the world
   • Vegetables only grow in big countries
   • Farmers in some countries pick more slowly
3. 3

   Why is eating food that is in season often a good idea?

   • It has grown at the right time, so it is often fresher and tastier
   • It is always smaller, so it is easier to eat
   • It never has to be washed

The answers, each with its explanation, are in the app. This quiz is free there while the lesson is in the free week.