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