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