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