How to harvest and cook wild greens
  • 1. What is the most crucial step before harvesting any wild greens?
A) Washing the greens thoroughly
B) Wearing gloves
C) Positive identification of the plant
D) Checking the soil pH
  • 2. Which tool is most useful for harvesting larger quantities of wild greens?
A) A sharp knife or scissors
B) A shovel
C) A rake
D) A trowel
  • 3. What time of day is generally best for harvesting wild greens?
A) Late afternoon
B) Evening
C) Midday
D) Early morning
  • 4. What part of the plant should you typically avoid harvesting?
A) The oldest leaves
B) Greens near roadsides or treated areas
C) The newest leaves
D) The flower buds
  • 5. Which of these is a sign that a wild green may be unsafe to eat?
A) Small size
B) Discoloration or unusual odor
C) Presence of small insects
D) Slightly bitter taste
  • 6. What is 'blanching' in the context of cooking greens?
A) Baking at a low temperature
B) Adding to a salad raw
C) Sautéing in butter
D) Briefly boiling and then shocking in ice water
  • 7. Why is blanching often recommended for wild greens?
A) To make them easier to identify
B) To add flavor
C) To reduce bitterness and tenderize
D) To increase nutrient content
  • 8. Which cooking method is best for retaining the most nutrients in wild greens?
A) Boiling
B) Steaming
C) Frying
D) Roasting
  • 9. What type of oil is generally recommended for sautéing wild greens?
A) Coconut oil
B) Motor oil
C) Vegetable oil
D) Olive oil
  • 10. What is a common ingredient to add to sautéed wild greens for flavor?
A) Sugar
B) Food coloring
C) Bleach
D) Garlic
  • 11. Which of the following wild greens is known for its slightly lemony flavor?
A) Sheep Sorrel
B) Burdock
C) Dandelion
D) Plantain
  • 12. Which wild green is often used in soups and stews?
A) Nettles
B) Wood Sorrel
C) Chickweed
D) Purslane
  • 13. What safety precaution should you take when handling nettles?
A) Freeze them before handling
B) Rub them with oil before handling
C) Wear gloves to avoid stinging
D) Soak them in vinegar before handling
  • 14. Which of these is a common way to preserve wild greens?
A) Refrigerating for months
B) Burying them in soil
C) Leaving them in water
D) Drying
  • 15. When drying wild greens, what is important to ensure?
A) Freezing temperatures
B) Proper ventilation to prevent mold
C) Direct sunlight
D) High humidity
  • 16. Which wild green is sometimes used as a spinach substitute?
A) Pokeweed
B) Cattail
C) Lamb's Quarters
D) Kudzu
  • 17. Why is it important to harvest sustainably?
A) To avoid legal issues
B) To ensure the plant population can regenerate
C) To make the greens taste better
D) To attract more wildlife
  • 18. What does harvesting sustainably mean in practice?
A) Burning the area after harvesting
B) Transplanting the greens to your garden
C) Taking all the greens from one area
D) Taking only a small percentage of the available greens
  • 19. Which of these greens is best used raw in small quantities due to oxalic acid content?
A) Mustard greens
B) Kale
C) Wood Sorrel
D) Spinach
  • 20. What is a 'weed and feed' product?
A) A type of edible wild green
B) A fertilizer for wild greens
C) A tool for harvesting wild greens
D) A lawn treatment that can contaminate wild greens
  • 21. What is the best container to store harvested wild greens in while transporting them?
A) Wrapped in newspaper
B) A sealed plastic bag
C) A breathable bag or basket
D) A metal container
  • 22. What is the purpose of a 'foraging guide'?
A) To find the best prices on groceries
B) To find hiking trails
C) To help identify edible plants
D) To learn how to garden
  • 23. What is a good way to prepare dandelion greens to reduce their bitterness?
A) Fry them in sugar.
B) Boil them in multiple changes of water.
C) Bake them at high heat.
D) Eat them raw with vinegar.
  • 24. What is an important factor to consider when choosing a harvesting location?
A) How many other people are foraging there
B) The weather forecast
C) Potential for pesticide or herbicide contamination
D) How easy it is to access the location
  • 25. What should you do if you are unsure about the identification of a wild green?
A) Trust your instincts
B) Do not eat it
C) Try a small amount and wait for a reaction
D) Ask a random passerby
  • 26. What is the benefit of adding an acidic ingredient like lemon juice or vinegar to cooked greens?
A) It can help balance the bitterness and enhance flavor.
B) It increases their nutrient content.
C) It makes them last longer in the refrigerator.
D) It makes them easier to digest.
  • 27. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of a safe harvesting area?
A) Away from industrial sites
B) Recently sprayed with chemicals
C) On private property with permission
D) Far from roads
  • 28. What is the proper way to clean wild greens after harvesting?
A) Soak in hot soapy water.
B) Wipe with a damp cloth.
C) Rinse thoroughly in cold water.
D) Boil before cleaning.
  • 29. How does cooking affect the nutritional content of wild greens?
A) Cooking always destroys all the nutrients.
B) Cooking has no effect on nutritional content.
C) Cooking always increases the nutritional content.
D) Some nutrients are lost, but others become more bioavailable.
  • 30. What does 'bioavailability' mean in the context of nutrition?
A) The color of the food.
B) The cost of the food.
C) How easily the body can absorb and use nutrients.
D) The flavor of the food.
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