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