How to Grow Elephant Garlic Bulbs - Quiz
  • 1. What is Elephant Garlic NOT technically?
A) A bulb
B) Allium ampeloprasum
C) True garlic
D) Garlic-like
  • 2. When is the ideal time to plant Elephant Garlic bulbs?
A) Summer
B) Fall
C) Spring
D) Winter
  • 3. What type of soil does Elephant Garlic prefer?
A) Well-draining soil
B) Clay soil
C) Waterlogged soil
D) Sandy soil
  • 4. How deep should Elephant Garlic cloves be planted?
A) Right on the surface
B) 2-3 inches
C) 6 inches
D) 1 inch
  • 5. How far apart should Elephant Garlic cloves be spaced?
A) 18 inches
B) 12 inches
C) 6-8 inches
D) 2 inches
  • 6. What is the ideal pH level for Elephant Garlic soil?
A) 8.0-9.0
B) 6.0-7.0
C) 9.0-10.0
D) 4.0-5.0
  • 7. What kind of fertilizer is best for Elephant Garlic?
A) High phosphorus
B) No fertilizer needed
C) High potassium
D) High nitrogen
  • 8. How often should Elephant Garlic be watered?
A) Only when the soil is bone dry
B) Never water
C) Regularly, but avoid overwatering
D) Every day
  • 9. What is a common pest that affects Elephant Garlic?
A) Onion thrips
B) Aphids
C) Cabbage worms
D) Tomato hornworms
  • 10. What is a common disease that affects Elephant Garlic?
A) White rot
B) Leaf rust
C) Black spot
D) Powdery mildew
  • 11. How can you prevent diseases in Elephant Garlic?
A) Planting cloves too close together
B) Overwatering
C) Crop rotation
D) Ignoring drainage
  • 12. When should you harvest Elephant Garlic?
A) When the leaves are brown
B) When the leaves start to turn yellow
C) Any time of the year
D) When the leaves are completely green
  • 13. How do you harvest Elephant Garlic?
A) Use a shovel to chop up the bulbs
B) Pull the bulbs out by the leaves
C) Carefully dig up the bulbs
D) Cut the bulbs off at the soil line
  • 14. How should Elephant Garlic bulbs be cured?
A) In direct sunlight
B) In a humid area
C) In a dry, well-ventilated area
D) In the refrigerator
  • 15. How long should Elephant Garlic be cured?
A) 1 week
B) 1 day
C) 1 month
D) 2-3 weeks
  • 16. How should cured Elephant Garlic be stored?
A) In the refrigerator
B) In a cool, dark, dry place
C) In a humid area
D) In direct sunlight
  • 17. What part of the Elephant Garlic plant can be eaten?
A) The entire plant, including roots
B) The bulb and the scapes
C) Only the roots
D) Only the leaves
  • 18. What are scapes?
A) The outer skin of the garlic bulb
B) The roots of the garlic plant
C) The leaves of the garlic plant
D) The flower stalks of the garlic plant
  • 19. When should scapes be harvested?
A) Never
B) After the bulb is harvested
C) When they curl
D) When they are straight
  • 20. How do you propagate Elephant Garlic besides using cloves?
A) Seeds
B) Root cuttings
C) Bulbils
D) Leaf cuttings
  • 21. What are bulbils?
A) Small bulbs formed underground
B) Small cloves that grow on the flower stalk
C) Leaves that sprout from the bulb
D) Roots that grow from the bulb
  • 22. How long does it take for bulbils to produce full-sized bulbs?
A) 2-3 years
B) 1 year
C) 1 month
D) 6 months
  • 23. Why is it important to remove scapes?
A) To encourage bulb growth
B) To encourage leaf growth
C) They are poisonous.
D) To prevent bulb rot
  • 24. Elephant Garlic is in which plant family?
A) Solanaceae
B) Amaryllidaceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Fabaceae
  • 25. Compared to regular garlic, Elephant Garlic has a:
A) No flavor
B) Similar flavor
C) Milder flavor
D) Stronger flavor
  • 26. What benefit does adding compost to the soil provide?
A) Decreases drainage
B) Increases soil acidity
C) Decreases fertility
D) Improves drainage and fertility
  • 27. What is the best way to ensure you're planting healthy Elephant Garlic?
A) Plant any clove regardless of appearance
B) Inspect cloves for damage or disease
C) Freeze cloves for a month before planting
D) Soak cloves in bleach before planting
  • 28. Why is mulching beneficial for Elephant Garlic?
A) Encourages weed growth
B) Attracts pests
C) Helps retain moisture and suppress weeds
D) Dries out the soil
  • 29. What happens if you plant Elephant Garlic too late in the fall?
A) The bulbs will be larger than normal
B) Bulbs may not have time to establish roots before winter
C) The plants will grow too quickly
D) It doesn't matter when you plant them
  • 30. What is the approximate weight of a mature, well-grown Elephant Garlic bulb?
A) About a ton
B) About a gram
C) About a pound
D) About an ounce
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