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