Can you name 20 vegetables in under 2 minutes?

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   KDeusposted 12 years ago

   Can you name 20 vegetables in under 2 minutes?
   
   On the street that my studio is on, there is a billboard that says, "Can you name 20 vegetables in the next 2 miles?" I think that this is a challenge for many people and wanted to pose the challenge here using 2 minutes instead of miles.

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   jaraven9posted 12 years ago

   Carrots, broccoli, lettuce, turnip, tomato, cucumber, sprouts, eggplant, squash, zucchini, potato, radish, corn, green beans, sugar snaps, cauliflower, celery, jalapeno, tomatillo, garlic, artichoke, spinach.
   I'm surprised to say that I named 22 in 2 minutes.  I find it worrisome, however, that it took me a while to think of the last 10 or so.  I think that means I need to eat a little healthier.

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      mr-vegposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      @jaraven You are worried after getting 22 I think then I should be banging my brains when I got just 17

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      KDeusposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Great list, @jaraven! 22 is excellent in two minutes! I, too, was a little worried over the last few when I did it. Mmmmm.... artichokes! I'm craving a plate full of delicious steamed vegetable right now!

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      jaraven9posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I didn't know I had 22 until I counted.

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   mr-vegposted 12 years ago

   Let me try this with my timer
   Capsicum, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Peas, Onion, Potato, Ginger, Garlic, Okra, Beet root, CARROT, Lettuce, cilantro, spinach, tomato, chilli, squash, almost there I got 17 in two minutes

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      KDeusposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      @mr-veg, Oh, so close!! Great list, though! I struggled a little when I named them when I saw the sign. I wouldn't have thought of beet root

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      jaraven9posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Mmmm okra...

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      DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      oops...wrong box

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   DzyMsLizzyposted 12 years ago

   I can rattle off a bunch, but I can't type that fast anymore... 

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      Santiniketanposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      me too....cant type that fast :-)

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      KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I'm sure you did just fine!!

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      ketageposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      lol , same problem I have

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   vespawoolfposted 12 years ago

   I'll visualize our local market's veggie section: eggplant, red bell pepper, rocoto pepper, habanero pepper, carrot, celery, Romaine lettuce, spinach, Swiss chard, zucchini, green onion, red onion, snap peas, green beans, garlic, radish, sweet potato, beet root, caigua, cucumber. I didn't time myself, so I can't guarantee I did it in under 2 minutes. :   )

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      KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Great job! A walk through the produce aisle! Great method to use, too! Thanks for answering!

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   moonfairyposted 12 years ago

   hmm..asparagus, brocoli, radishes, onions, peas, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumbers, celery, brussel sprouts, beets, corn, carrots, eggplant, squash, zucchini. I thought of the first few easily but had a problem with the last 3!!! This was fun

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      KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      I thought it was a fun exercise, too! I like reading how different people tackled it - alphabetically, a stroll through the produce aisle. This is a fun challenge!

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   liesl5858posted 12 years ago

   tomatoes , potatoes, carrots, parsnips, beans, peas ,squash, onions, pak choi, cabbage, spinach, ginger, garlic, swede, mint, beetroot, lettuce, broccoli, spring onions, bell pepper.
   sorry forgot to time it.

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      KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Great list! Thanks for taking the time to answer!

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   Elderberry Artsposted 11 years ago

   Asparagus, carrot, pepper, cabbage, beetroot, squash, kale, parsnip, potato, sweet potato, runner bean, broccoli, courgette, pumpkin, broad bean, cauliflower, onion

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      KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Great list! I have to admit I didn't know what a courgette was until I looked it up

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      Elderberry Artsposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you. Are you in America? A courgette is zucchini

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   stanwshuraposted 11 years ago

   Broccoli, cauliflower, beets, cucumber, peas, bean sprouts, carrots, kale, scallions, onions, cilantro, eggplant, squash, turnip, lettuce, spinach, cabbage, collard greens, green beans, celery, rutabaga, peppers, mushrooms, zucchini...

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      KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you for answering! Excellent list, too! I'm getting hungry thinking about all of these veggies! I hope you had fun playing this challenge!

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    fpherj48posted 11 years ago

    artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, dandelion greens,eggplant, endive, fennel, green beans, iceburg lettuce, kale, lima beans, olives, parsley, potato, peas, radish, squash, tomato,
    Focusing on the alphabet, always seems to be the best way, for me, when coming up with names or words...More ORGANIZED...........Done in 30 seconds!

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       KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Awesome job! Great suggestion on focusing on the alphabet! That definitely would make it easier to focus on different veggies! Thanks for answering!

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    Ghost32posted 11 years ago

    I probably couldn't name 20 vegetables in under two HOURS.

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    dorothy0328posted 11 years ago

    Carrots, peas, mushrooms, califlower, brocolli, squash, zuccini, cabbage, brussell sprouts, asparagus, green beans, collard greens, turnip greens, mustard greens, spinich, onion, leeks, corn, bell pepper, jalapino pepper, habanero pepper, and plain ol turnips.

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       KDeusposted 11 years agoin reply to this

       Great list! I have to say that turnips have never been one of my favorites, but maybe I need to try them again.

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    Denise Handlonposted 11 years ago

    Ok timing myself NOW!
    radish, okra, carrots, cauliflower, cabbage, lettuce, corn, acorn squash, butternut squash, zucchini, green beans, yellow wax beans, snap beans, tomatores, cherry tomatoes, grape tomatioes, avocado, kale, broccoli, brussel sprouts, onions, spanish onions, potatoes, TIME!  I count 23 here-although not all spelled accurately, lol.     
    
    BTW-I just visited our community garden earlier today.     Fun Question!

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    LensMan999posted 11 years ago

    Though I may be knowing the names of many vegetables, naming 20 of them undertwo minutes sounds a bit difficult.

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    myeffortsposted 11 years ago

    No, I can't. It quite hard....will need to take more time for that....can only do it in two minutes if sitting in front of Google....

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    minarkposted 11 years ago

    Being a vegetarian, this should not be so difficult. I am just visualizing the veg compartment in my refrigerator. Here it is..
    
    Carrot, Cucumber, tomato, onion, capsicum, okra, potato, eggplant, garden peas, beet, spinach, radish, pumpkin, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, french beans, sweet potato, turnip, broccoli, zucchini
    
    That was great exercise for the mind.

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    Ps32Loveposted 11 years ago

    Yes, did it! Thanks for the challenge. Gets me ready for playing Scattergories.

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    cheeluarvposted 11 years ago

    Let my try,onion,tomato,potato,carrot,radish,cucumber,turnip,beetroot,beans,cauliflower,brochli,spinach,lettuce,mushroom,pumpkin,ladies finger,chillies,capsicum,bittergourd,eggplant.

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    Vanessa Lorraineposted 10 years ago

    I saw this question on a billboard...I hope you people aren't answering this while driving lol

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    Rochelle Frankposted 10 years ago

    Not too hard, I think-- I have had a vegetable garden for years and at one time I think I had at least 18 different things growing at one time.
    It's a good exercise though--- sometimes we get stuck with only four or five favorites in our menus. Think outside the lot.

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