Truth Be Told--A Bearkat is NOT a Kinkajou OR a Binturong. This is a Bearkat--It is NOT a Kinkajou or a Binturong. It is almost Homecoming 2004, in the 125th year of Sam Houston State University's existence, and a good time perhaps to clear up at least a half century of confusion about the university mascot. As loyal Bearkats, we are often asked just what a Bearkat is.
Carrots, beets, parsnips, radishes, turnips, and rutabagas are the most commonly grown root crops. They all have similar cultural requirements and grow best in cool weather. Since they are hardy, they may be planted early in the spring, and left in the garden until fall.
While there are different varieties of these crops, all are grass plants that contain an edible seed or kernel, called a caryopsis. Grain crops can be processed in different ways to form food such as bread and pasta. The three most common types of cereal crops are rice, wheat, and corn. The term cereal comes from Ceres, the Roman god of agriculture.