A) Shallots are only grown in Asia. B) Shallots have a spherical shape. C) Shallots are always larger than onions. D) Shallots grow in clusters from a single bulb.
A) Solanaceae B) Asteraceae C) Amaryllidaceae D) Brassicaceae
A) Irregular B) Perfectly round C) Square D) Elongated or pear-shaped
A) Milder and sweeter B) Exactly the same C) More pungent and bitter D) Extremely spicy
A) Always green B) Always black C) Always white D) Varies from golden brown to reddish-purple
A) By grafting B) By cuttings C) By seeds D) By planting individual bulbs
A) As a fruit filling B) As a flavoring agent in sauces and dressings C) As a main course vegetable D) As a tea ingredient
A) Fluorescent pink B) White or pale purple C) Bright green D) Dark brown
A) Multiple B) None C) Thousands D) One
A) Much longer B) Shallots rot very quickly. C) Similar, but may store slightly longer D) Much shorter
A) Jersey B) Red Globe C) French Grey D) Echalion
A) Hot and humid B) Cool to temperate C) Extremely dry D) Arctic
A) Winter B) Early spring C) Any time of year D) Late summer to early fall
A) The roots turn blue B) The bulbs turn bright red C) The leaves grow taller D) The tops begin to fall over
A) In a sealed plastic bag B) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place C) In the refrigerator D) Soaked in water
A) Solanum lycopersicum B) Allium cepa var. aggregatum C) Malus domestica D) Brassica oleracea
A) They contain no vitamins. B) They are high in cholesterol. C) They are high in saturated fat. D) They are a good source of antioxidants.
A) Below 3.0 B) 6.0 to 7.0 C) 4.0 to 5.0 D) 8.0 to 9.0
A) Grasshoppers B) Onion thrips C) Aphids D) Snails
A) On the surface of the soil B) Halfway in the soil C) With the tip just showing above the soil D) Completely buried
A) Its bright pink color B) Its extremely pungent flavor C) Its long, banana-like shape D) Its small, round shape
A) Deep frying B) Boiling C) Sautéing D) Pressure cooking
A) To prevent them from sprouting B) To make them sweeter C) To dry the outer layers for better storage D) To increase their size
A) They are the same thing. B) Shallots have a stronger flavor than garlic C) Shallots grow in heads, garlic grows in clusters. D) Shallots have a milder flavor than garlic.
A) The bulb is soft and easily squished. B) The bulb is sprouting green shoots. C) The bulb is firm and without soft spots. D) The bulb has a strong odor.
A) Omelet B) Peanut butter sandwich C) Vinaigrette D) Ice Cream
A) Rapid growth B) Larger bulb formation C) Yellowing leaves D) Dark green leaves
A) To make shallot tea. B) They are poisonous. C) Animal Fodder D) As a substitute for chives or green onions.
A) Add more fertilizer. B) Remove the flower stalk to encourage bulb growth. C) Let the flower bloom and collect the seeds. D) Transplant them into a larger container.
A) Seeds are easier to grow than sets B) Sets do not require watering C) Seeds mature quicker than sets D) Sets mature quicker than seeds |