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