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