Can you name 20 vegetables in under 2 minutes?

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  1. KDeus profile image94
    KDeusposted 11 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.

  2. jaraven9 profile image61
    jaraven9posted 11 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.

    1. mr-veg profile image61
      mr-vegposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

    2. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 11 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!

    3. jaraven9 profile image61
      jaraven9posted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

  3. mr-veg profile image61
    mr-vegposted 11 years ago

    Let me try this with my timer smile
    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 smile

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 11 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 smile

    2. jaraven9 profile image61
      jaraven9posted 11 years agoin reply to this

      Mmmm okra...

    3. DzyMsLizzy profile image84
      DzyMsLizzyposted 11 years agoin reply to this

      oops...wrong box

  4. DzyMsLizzy profile image84
    DzyMsLizzyposted 11 years ago

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

    1. Santiniketan profile image60
      Santiniketanposted 11 years agoin reply to this

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

    2. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      smile I'm sure you did just fine!!

    3. ketage profile image80
      ketageposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      lol , same problem I have smile

  5. vespawoolf profile image91
    vespawoolfposted 11 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. :   )

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 years agoin reply to this

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

  6. moonfairy profile image73
    moonfairyposted 11 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 smile

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 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!

  7. liesl5858 profile image83
    liesl5858posted 11 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.

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 years agoin reply to this

      Great list! Thanks for taking the time to answer!

  8. Elderberry Arts profile image92
    Elderberry Artsposted 10 years ago

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

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 years agoin reply to this

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

    2. Elderberry Arts profile image92
      Elderberry Artsposted 9 years agoin reply to this

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

  9. stanwshura profile image70
    stanwshuraposted 10 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...

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 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!

  10. fpherj48 profile image59
    fpherj48posted 10 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!

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 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! smile Thanks for answering!

  11. profile image0
    Ghost32posted 10 years ago

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

  12. dorothy0328 profile image75
    dorothy0328posted 10 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.

    1. KDeus profile image94
      KDeusposted 10 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.

  13. Denise Handlon profile image84
    Denise Handlonposted 10 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.  smile   Fun Question!

  14. LensMan999 profile image58
    LensMan999posted 10 years ago

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

  15. myefforts profile image52
    myeffortsposted 10 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....smile

  16. minark profile image59
    minarkposted 10 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.

  17. Ps32Love profile image59
    Ps32Loveposted 10 years ago

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

  18. cheeluarv profile image83
    cheeluarvposted 10 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.

  19. Vanessa Lorraine profile image54
    Vanessa Lorraineposted 9 years ago

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

  20. Rochelle Frank profile image90
    Rochelle Frankposted 9 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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