A) Shallots grow in clusters from a single bulb. B) Shallots have a spherical shape. C) Shallots are always larger than onions. D) Shallots are only grown in Asia.
A) Brassicaceae B) Solanaceae C) Asteraceae D) Amaryllidaceae
A) Perfectly round B) Square C) Irregular D) Elongated or pear-shaped
A) Exactly the same B) Extremely spicy C) More pungent and bitter D) Milder and sweeter
A) Always white B) Varies from golden brown to reddish-purple C) Always green D) Always black
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 main course vegetable C) As a fruit filling D) As a tea ingredient
A) Fluorescent pink B) Bright green C) Dark brown D) White or pale purple
A) One B) None C) Thousands D) Multiple
A) Much shorter B) Shallots rot very quickly. C) Similar, but may store slightly longer D) Much longer
A) French Grey B) Jersey C) Echalion D) Red Globe
A) Extremely dry B) Arctic C) Hot and humid D) Cool to temperate
A) Early spring B) Winter C) Any time of year D) Late summer to early fall
A) The tops begin to fall over B) The roots turn blue C) The leaves grow taller D) The bulbs turn bright red
A) Soaked in water B) In a sealed plastic bag C) In a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place D) In the refrigerator
A) Malus domestica B) Solanum lycopersicum C) Brassica oleracea D) Allium cepa var. aggregatum
A) They are high in saturated fat. B) They are high in cholesterol. C) They contain no vitamins. D) They are a good source of antioxidants.
A) 6.0 to 7.0 B) 4.0 to 5.0 C) 8.0 to 9.0 D) Below 3.0
A) Onion thrips B) Snails C) Aphids D) Grasshoppers
A) With the tip just showing above the soil B) Halfway in the soil C) On the surface of the soil D) Completely buried
A) Its bright pink color B) Its small, round shape C) Its long, banana-like shape D) Its extremely pungent flavor
A) Boiling B) Deep frying C) Sautéing D) Pressure cooking
A) To increase their size B) To make them sweeter C) To dry the outer layers for better storage D) To prevent them from sprouting
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) Ice Cream D) Vinaigrette
A) Rapid growth B) Larger bulb formation C) Dark green leaves D) Yellowing leaves
A) To make shallot tea. B) They are poisonous. C) Animal Fodder D) As a substitute for chives or green onions.
A) Let the flower bloom and collect the seeds. B) Transplant them into a larger container. C) Add more fertilizer. D) Remove the flower stalk to encourage bulb growth.
A) Seeds mature quicker than sets B) Sets do not require watering C) Sets mature quicker than seeds D) Seeds are easier to grow than sets |