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