How to Identify and Classify Cabbages
  • 1. What family do cabbages belong to?
A) Rosaceae
B) Asteraceae
C) Brassicaceae
D) Solanaceae
  • 2. Which type of cabbage has a tightly packed, round head?
A) Bok Choy
B) Dutch White Cabbage
C) Napa Cabbage
D) Savoy Cabbage
  • 3. What is a key characteristic of Savoy cabbage?
A) Smooth leaves
B) Crinkled leaves
C) Red color
D) Elongated head
  • 4. Napa cabbage is commonly used in which cuisine?
A) South American
B) Mediterranean
C) African
D) Asian
  • 5. What shape is typical of Bok Choy?
A) Elongated, with leafy greens and thick stalks
B) Round and compact
C) Loose and feathery
D) Cone-shaped
  • 6. Which color is *least* common in cabbages?
A) Orange
B) Red
C) Purple
D) Green
  • 7. What is the 'head' of a cabbage botanically speaking?
A) A terminal bud
B) A flower
C) A root
D) A fruit
  • 8. What does 'cruciferous' refer to regarding cabbage?
A) The cross-shaped flower petals
B) The root structure
C) The color of the leaves
D) The shape of the head
  • 9. What is the texture of the leaves of Dutch White Cabbage?
A) Spiky
B) Fuzzy
C) Smooth
D) Crinkled
  • 10. Red cabbage gets its color from what pigment?
A) Anthocyanins
B) Carotenoids
C) Melanin
D) Chlorophyll
  • 11. Which of these is a flowering cabbage variety, grown for ornamental purposes?
A) Napa Cabbage
B) Bok Choy
C) Dutch White Cabbage
D) Ornamental Kale
  • 12. What is the growing habit of loose-leaf kale?
A) Forms a long, cylindrical head
B) Grows only in water
C) Leaves do not form a head.
D) Forms a tight, round head
  • 13. What is the most common use of green cabbage?
A) Sushi
B) Kimchi
C) Stir-fry
D) Coleslaw
  • 14. Which cabbage has a mild, slightly sweet flavor?
A) Green Cabbage
B) Savoy Cabbage
C) Napa Cabbage
D) Red Cabbage
  • 15. What type of soil is ideal for growing cabbages?
A) Well-drained, fertile soil
B) Dry soil
C) Sandy soil
D) Clay soil
  • 16. When is the best time to plant cabbages for a fall harvest?
A) Mid-winter
B) Late summer
C) Late fall
D) Early spring
  • 17. What is 'heading' in cabbage cultivation?
A) The planting of seeds
B) The application of fertilizer
C) The formation of a dense head
D) The removal of pests
  • 18. What is the ideal pH range for growing cabbages?
A) 8.0-9.5
B) 9.5-11.0
C) 4.0-5.5
D) 6.0-7.5
  • 19. Which of these is a common pest of cabbages?
A) Mealybugs
B) Cabbage worms
C) Grasshoppers
D) Aphids
  • 20. What is a key difference between kale and cabbage?
A) Kale does not form a head
B) Cabbage is always purple
C) Cabbage is more nutritious
D) Kale is always green
  • 21. What preparation method brings out the sweetness of cabbage?
A) Roasting
B) Boiling
C) Frying
D) Steaming
  • 22. What is the scientific name for cabbage?
A) Malus domestica
B) Lactuca sativa
C) Solanum tuberosum
D) Brassica oleracea
  • 23. What is a key characteristic of January King cabbage?
A) Bright green and delicate flavour
B) White tightly packed leaves
C) Purple-tinged leaves and winter hardiness
D) Loosely packed yellow leaves
  • 24. How does 'nitrogen deficiency' manifest in cabbage plants?
A) Excessive flowering
B) Leaf curling
C) Yellowing of older leaves
D) Stunted growth
  • 25. What is the benefit of crop rotation when growing cabbages?
A) Enhances sunlight exposure
B) Improves drainage
C) Reduces soilborne diseases and pests
D) Increases nitrogen in the soil
  • 26. Which cabbage family member is known for its high vitamin K content?
A) Cabbage
B) Bok choy
C) Brussels sprouts
D) Kale
  • 27. Which climate is best suited for cabbage cultivation?
A) Desert
B) Hot and humid
C) Tropical
D) Cool
  • 28. What is 'bolting' in cabbage, and when is it likely to occur?
A) Premature flowering, in hot weather
B) Head splitting, due to rapid growth
C) Root rot, during overwatering
D) Leaf burn, from excessive sun
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