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