How to Identify and Classify Red Cabbages - Quiz
  • 1. What primary color family does a red cabbage belong to?
A) Blue
B) Purple
C) Pink
D) Red
  • 2. The color intensity of a red cabbage can vary based on what?
A) Soil pH
B) Watering frequency
C) Sunlight exposure
D) Seed variety only
  • 3. What pigment is primarily responsible for the red/purple color?
A) Chlorophyll
B) Xanthophylls
C) Anthocyanins
D) Carotenoids
  • 4. Which shape is MOST common for red cabbages?
A) Flat
B) Round
C) Oblong
D) Pointed
  • 5. What is the surface texture of a red cabbage leaf typically described as?
A) Rough
B) Fuzzy
C) Waxy
D) Velvety
  • 6. Which part of the plant is the 'head' we consume?
A) Root
B) Stem
C) Terminal bud
D) Flower
  • 7. What is the typical size range for red cabbage heads (in diameter)?
A) 6-8 inches
B) 14-16 inches
C) 10-12 inches
D) 2-4 inches
  • 8. Are the inner leaves of a red cabbage typically lighter or darker than the outer leaves?
A) The same color
B) Lighter
C) Irrelevant
D) Darker
  • 9. What plant family does red cabbage belong to?
A) Brassicaceae
B) Solanaceae
C) Asteraceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 10. The tightly packed leaves form a structure called?
A) Head
B) Corm
C) Bulb
D) Stalk
  • 11. What is the general growing season for red cabbage?
A) Cool Season
B) Warm Season
C) Tropical Season
D) Arid Season
  • 12. Which of these is a common variety of red cabbage?
A) Savoy King
B) Red Acre
C) Green Globe
D) Napa Queen
  • 13. What is a key characteristic of early maturing red cabbage varieties?
A) Longer storage life
B) Smaller head size
C) Larger head size
D) Darker color
  • 14. How can you assess the freshness of a red cabbage at the store?
A) Smell of the cabbage
B) Brightness of color
C) Firmness of the head
D) Size of the leaves
  • 15. What does 'bolting' refer to in red cabbage?
A) Leaf discoloration
B) Premature flowering
C) Root rot
D) Head splitting
  • 16. What is the best method to store red cabbage?
A) Refrigerated
B) Frozen
C) Room temperature
D) Pantry
  • 17. A cross-section of a red cabbage head will reveal what type of pattern?
A) Layered
B) Spotted
C) Solid
D) Hollow
  • 18. Red cabbage is a good source of which vitamin?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin A
C) Vitamin D
D) Vitamin B12
  • 19. What is the taste of red cabbage often described as?
A) Bitter
B) Bland
C) Slightly peppery
D) Sweet
  • 20. Which of the following can affect the taste of red cabbage?
A) Cooking method
B) Size of the head
C) Time of year
D) Color of the cabbage
  • 21. What is the best pH range for growing red cabbage?
A) 6.0-7.0
B) 7.5-8.5
C) 4.0-5.0
D) 8.5-9.5
  • 22. What type of soil is best for growing red cabbage?
A) Rocky
B) Sandy
C) Clay
D) Well-drained
  • 23. How does acidic soil affect red cabbage color?
A) More red
B) More blue
C) No effect
D) More green
  • 24. How does alkaline soil affect red cabbage color?
A) More green
B) More blue
C) No effect
D) More red
  • 25. What is a common pest of red cabbage?
A) Grasshoppers
B) Aphids
C) Spider mites
D) Cabbage worms
  • 26. What is a common disease of red cabbage?
A) Black spot
B) Powdery mildew
C) Rust
D) Clubroot
  • 27. What is the proper spacing for planting red cabbage seedlings?
A) 30-36 inches
B) 18-24 inches
C) 6-12 inches
D) 4-6 inches
  • 28. Which of the following is a good companion plant for red cabbage?
A) Potatoes
B) Corn
C) Tomatoes
D) Dill
  • 29. What is the best time of day to harvest red cabbage?
A) Early morning
B) Midday
C) Late afternoon
D) Evening
  • 30. What is blanching red cabbage?
A) Exposing to sunlight
B) Covering with soil
C) Freezing without cooking
D) Briefly cooking in boiling water
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