How to Identify and Classify Chives
  • 1. What is the scientific name of common chives?
A) Allium cepa
B) Allium sativum
C) Allium porrum
D) Allium schoenoprasum
  • 2. What is the typical leaf shape of chives?
A) Needle-like
B) Serrated
C) Flat and broad
D) Hollow and cylindrical
  • 3. What color are chive flowers typically?
A) White
B) Yellow
C) Purple
D) Red
  • 4. Chives are a member of which plant family?
A) Fabaceae
B) Brassicaceae
C) Amaryllidaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 5. How can you distinguish chives from garlic chives?
A) Chives have white flowers
B) Chives lack a strong garlic odor
C) Chives have flat leaves
D) Chives grow taller
  • 6. What is the typical height of a chive plant?
A) 60-90 cm
B) 30-60 cm
C) 10-30 cm
D) 5-10 cm
  • 7. Are chives annual or perennial?
A) Perennial
B) Biennial
C) It depends on the variety
D) Annual
  • 8. What type of soil do chives prefer?
A) Dry, infertile soil
B) Sandy soil
C) Well-drained, fertile soil
D) Clay soil
  • 9. How do chives typically propagate?
A) Rhizomes
B) Runners
C) Cuttings
D) Bulbs and seeds
  • 10. What is a common use for chives in cooking?
A) Main course
B) Sweetener
C) Base for soup
D) Garnish
  • 11. Which climate do chives thrive in?
A) Arctic
B) Desert
C) Temperate
D) Tropical
  • 12. What is the taste of chives often described as?
A) Mild onion-like
B) Strong garlic-like
C) Bitter
D) Sweet
  • 13. What is a key difference between Siberian chives and common chives?
A) Siberian chives have thicker leaves
B) Siberian chives taste sweeter
C) Siberian chives are annuals
D) Siberian chives have purple flowers
  • 14. How much sunlight do chives need?
A) Full shade
B) Very little sunlight
C) Full sun to partial shade
D) Artificial light only
  • 15. What part of the chive plant is typically eaten?
A) Bulbs
B) Flowers
C) Roots
D) Leaves
  • 16. What is a sign that chives need to be divided?
A) Leaves turn yellow
B) Excessive flowering
C) Rapid growth
D) Center dies out
  • 17. What is a common pest of chives?
A) Rabbits
B) Aphids
C) Snails
D) Deer
  • 18. What characteristic distinguishes garlic chives from regular chives?
A) Flat leaves and garlic scent
B) Purple flowers
C) Round leaves and onion scent
D) Shorter height
  • 19. If you want to harvest chive seeds, what should you do?
A) Refrigerate the flowers
B) Harvest the flowers immediately
C) Burn the flowers
D) Allow the flowers to dry on the plant
  • 20. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of chives?
A) Deep taproot
B) Purple flowers
C) Hollow leaves
D) Onion-like flavor
  • 21. What is the best time to divide chives?
A) Early spring or fall
B) Mid-summer
C) Winter
D) Whenever you feel like it
  • 22. What is the culinary use of chive flowers?
A) Edible garnish
B) Dyeing fabrics
C) Making essential oils
D) Animal feed
  • 23. How frequently should you water chives?
A) Once a month
B) Never, they are drought-resistant
C) Regularly, keeping the soil moist
D) Only when the soil is completely dry
  • 24. What does 'schoenoprasum' (in Allium schoenoprasum) mean?
A) Small plant
B) Rush-like leek
C) Purple flower
D) Garlic-flavored onion
  • 25. What is a potential health benefit associated with chives?
A) Rich in vitamins A and C
B) Contains gluten
C) High in sodium
D) Causes allergies
  • 26. If chives are not flowering, what could be the cause?
A) Lack of sunlight
B) Too little water
C) Too much fertilizer
D) Overwatering
  • 27. What is the best way to cut chives for harvesting?
A) Cut near the base of the plant
B) Pull the leaves off
C) Harvest the entire plant
D) Cut the tips of the leaves
  • 28. Why is it important to deadhead chive flowers?
A) To prevent the plant from spreading
B) To make the plant look neater
C) To encourage faster flowering
D) To encourage more leaf growth
  • 29. What is a good companion plant for chives?
A) Onions
B) Beans
C) Tomatoes
D) Cabbage
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