A) Shallots have a spherical shape. B) Shallots are always larger than onions. C) Shallots grow in clusters from a single bulb. D) Shallots are only grown in Asia.
A) Brassicaceae B) Asteraceae C) Solanaceae D) Amaryllidaceae
A) Elongated or pear-shaped B) Square C) Irregular D) Perfectly round
A) More pungent and bitter B) Exactly the same C) Extremely spicy D) Milder and sweeter
A) Always black B) Always green C) Varies from golden brown to reddish-purple D) Always white
A) By planting individual bulbs B) By seeds C) By grafting D) By cuttings
A) As a flavoring agent in sauces and dressings B) As a tea ingredient C) As a main course vegetable D) As a fruit filling
A) Bright green B) Dark brown C) Fluorescent pink D) White or pale purple
A) Thousands B) None C) Multiple D) One
A) Much longer B) Much shorter C) Similar, but may store slightly longer D) Shallots rot very quickly.
A) Echalion B) Jersey C) French Grey D) Red Globe
A) Arctic B) Hot and humid C) Extremely dry D) Cool to temperate
A) Late summer to early fall B) Winter C) Any time of year D) Early spring
A) The leaves grow taller B) The roots turn blue C) The tops begin to fall over D) The bulbs turn bright red
A) In a sealed plastic bag B) Soaked in water C) In the refrigerator D) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place
A) Allium cepa var. aggregatum B) Malus domestica C) Solanum lycopersicum D) Brassica oleracea
A) They contain no vitamins. B) They are high in saturated fat. C) They are high in cholesterol. D) They are a good source of antioxidants.
A) Below 3.0 B) 4.0 to 5.0 C) 8.0 to 9.0 D) 6.0 to 7.0
A) Onion thrips B) Grasshoppers C) Snails D) Aphids
A) Halfway in the soil B) Completely buried C) With the tip just showing above the soil D) On the surface of the soil
A) Its long, banana-like shape B) Its bright pink color C) Its extremely pungent flavor D) Its small, round shape
A) Boiling B) Pressure cooking C) Sautéing D) Deep frying
A) To dry the outer layers for better storage B) To increase their size C) To make them sweeter D) To prevent them from sprouting
A) Shallots have a stronger flavor than garlic B) Shallots have a milder flavor than garlic. C) They are the same thing. D) Shallots grow in heads, garlic grows in clusters.
A) The bulb has a strong odor. B) The bulb is firm and without soft spots. C) The bulb is soft and easily squished. D) The bulb is sprouting green shoots.
A) Ice Cream B) Omelet C) Vinaigrette D) Peanut butter sandwich
A) Rapid growth B) Dark green leaves C) Yellowing leaves D) Larger bulb formation
A) To make shallot tea. B) As a substitute for chives or green onions. C) Animal Fodder D) They are poisonous.
A) Remove the flower stalk to encourage bulb growth. B) Transplant them into a larger container. C) Let the flower bloom and collect the seeds. D) Add more fertilizer.
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 |